Premier League clubs are set to launch a social media blackout at the start of next month as part of a war against online racism.
Plans are in place for what has been named football's 'Weekend of Action' on May 1 to May 3, which would see each top flight side's outlets go silent for a 24-hour period around their matches.
The proposals – seen by Sportsmail – have been drafted in the wake of a growing number of sickening incidents of racist abuse on social media of players in recent weeks.
It can be revealed that the Premier League will stop its own social media content for the duration of the match round, which includes the fixture between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford.