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Premier League clubs come together to show their appreciation for the NHS with applause for key workers before matches prior to health service's 72nd birthday

Premier League stars and match officials showed their appreciation with an applause for NHS staff and other key workers before kick-off ahead of the health service's 72nd birthday.

As part of the 'Thank You Together' initiative, all of this weekend's Premier and English Football League matches are being preceded by a moment's applause to thank the NHS and key workers who have kept the country going during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Covid-19 outbreak has been the greatest challenge the health service has ever faced since it was brought to life in 1948.