Published 11:53 IST, June 18th 2020

Premier League teams in Black Lives Matter tribute

English Premier League football restarted on Wednesday, with players showing solidarity with the global Black Lives Matter movement.

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English Premier League football restarted on Wednesday, with players showing solidarity with global Black Lives Matter movement.

Players of Arsenal and Manchester City, both on pitch and some in stands, took a knee before kick-off at Etih Stium.

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words 'Black Lives Matter' also replaced players' names on back of all ir shirts.

Ahe of match, first since play was suspended in March, y also observed a moment's silence to hour coronavirus victims.

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ir shirts also donned a blue National Health Service heart in support of staff who have worked throughout pandemic.

 

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11:53 IST, June 18th 2020