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Premier League bosses want urgent talks with prominent black players as they step up racism battle

Premier League bosses want urgent talks with prominent black players as they step up their fight against racism.

English football's top-flight has been rocked by a worrying racism storm this month, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Raheem Sterling both victims of alleged prejudice at matches.

Chelsea supporters have also been accused of singing anti-Semitic chants over the past seven days.

Raheem Sterling claimed he was racially abused at Stamford Bridge in City's defeat last week

Raheem Sterling was allegedly subjected to racist abuse from sections of Chelsea fans

As a result, the Premier League are accelerating their efforts to eradicate racism from the game.