Aston Villa and Sheffield United‘s players took a knee in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement ahead of kick-off as the Premier League returned on Wednesday afternoon.
All matchday officials present at Villa Park also joined in the protest, which lasted for 10 seconds after referee Michael Oliver blew his whistle.
Players’ shirts will bear the name of the Black Lives Matter movement in place of their own in the first 12 fixtures of the league’s return, while a logo will appear on the shirt sleeve for the remainder of the season.
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