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Arsenal, Tottenham want clubs to kneel in Floyd tribute when Premier League returns - sources

Arsenal and Tottenham are among the Premier League clubs ready to back a widespread show of support for the Black Lives Matter movement when matches resume next week, sources have told ESPN.

The matter is one of several issues to be discussed at tomorrow's shareholders' meeting, with momentum growing for a display of solidarity following protests all over the world in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

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The Football Association have already said that they would not automatically punish any players who publicly declared support and sources have told ESPN that Arsenal will vote in favour of any motion to allow players to take a knee before games begin.