"The League supports the players' wish to have their names replaced by Black Lives Matter on the back of their shirts for the first 12 matches of the restarted 2019/20 season," the Premier League said in a statement on Friday. "In addition, the League will support players who 'take a knee' before or during matches." Advertisement"This symbol is a sign of unity from all Players, all staff, all clubs, all match officials and the Premier League #blacklivesmatter #playerstogether." The Premier League will return with two matches on June 17 as Manchester City host Arsenal and Sheffield United travel to Aston Villa. A full round of 10 fixtures will then take place between June 19 and 22 with Black Lives Matter on the back of players' shirts.

Source: Daily Nation June 12, 2020 17:48 UTC