The Premier League is appalled by the abuse received by Joe Willock. We are working with the club and authorities to support Joe,' read the message on the Premier League's official page.
The 25-year-old revealed he was abused on Instagram in the wake of a disappointing 2-1 Premier League defeat by Fulham.
Mohamed Salah scored twice to take Liverpool nine points clear at the top of the Premier League by beating Bournemouth 2-0 on Saturday, while third-placed Nottingham Forest smashed Brighton 7-0.