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'It was so choreographed and so powerful': Kick It Out chairman urges Premier League stars to continue Black Lives Matter protests after players and officials took a knee before kick off

Premier League players have been urged to continue their gestures of solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement and keep up the pressure to force change in football.

The top-flight returned with a powerful moment when players and officials took a knee following the first whistle in the opening game between Aston Villa and Sheffield United.

There were similar scenes ahead of Wednesday's second game between Manchester City and Arsenal.

Premier League players have been urged to continue showing support for Black Lives Matter

Premier League players have been urged to continue showing support for Black Lives Matter

All players had 'Black Lives Matter' slogan on back of shirts instead of their names

All players had 'Black Lives Matter' slogan on back of shirts instead of their names

Kick It Out chairman Sanjay Bhandari said: 'It was fantastic, particularly the way it was done in the Aston Villa-Sheffield United game.