We Stand Together: West Ham United and Crystal Palace make a stand against racism ahead of their friendly at London Stadium

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West Ham United and Crystal Palace players and staff stood together against racial prejudice ahead of Saturday's practice match at London Stadium.

The Hammers and the Eagles both wore t-shirts with the message 'WE STAND TOGETHER' in the warm-up before playing three 30-minute thirds on a warm and sunny afternoon in east London.

On Friday, players from all 20 Premier League clubs issued the following statement: 

‘We, the Players, stand together with the singular objective of eradicating racial prejudice wherever it exists, to bring about a global society of inclusion, respect, and equal opportunities for All, regardless of their colour or creed. This symbol is a sign of unity from all Players, all Staff, all Clubs, all Match Officials and the Premier League #blacklivesmatter #playerstogether.'

At their request, players' names will be replaced by Black Lives Matter on the back of their shirts for the first 12 matches of the restarted 2019/20 season, including West Ham's home fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers at London Stadium on Saturday 20 June.

A Black Lives Matter logo will also feature on shirts for the remainder of the season, along with a badge thanking the NHS for their work during the COVID-19 crisis.

The Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture will be broadcast live in the UK by Sky Sports, with kick-off at 5.30pm.

 

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