The aircraft circled above Etihad Stadium for several minutes before departingBurnley says it "strongly condemns" those behind a banner reading 'White Lives Matter Burnley' being towed by an aircraft over Etihad Stadium prior to Monday's match against Manchester City. The aircraft circled over the stadium shortly after Burnley and City players and staff took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement before kick-off in the Premier League game. "Burnley strongly condemns the actions of those responsible for the aircraft and offensive banner," said a club statement. "We apologise unreservedly to the Premier League, to Manchester City and to all those helping to promote Black Lives Matter." Both Burnley and City were wearing shirts with the players' names replaced with 'Black Lives Matter'.

Source: BBC June 22, 2020 20:11 UTC