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Norwich and Southampton players take a knee before kick-off as Premier League clubs continue to unite against racism in support of Black Lives Matter

Norwich and Southampton became the latest Premier League clubs to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement after every player, member of staff and official took the knee.

This is the third occasion players have united against racism since the top-flight returned after Aston Villa, Sheffield United, Manchester City and Arsenal set the example on Wednesday.

Referee Kevin Friend joined the players by kneeling for around 10 seconds ahead of kick-off on Friday evening.

Norwich and Southampton became the latest clubs to show support for the Black Lives Matter
Referee Kevin Friend joined the players by kneeling for around 10 seconds ahead of kick-off
This is the third occasion that clubs have united against racism since the top-flight returned