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Patrick Vieira urges Premier League players to KEEP taking the knee after captains decided to limit the use of the gesture in the upcoming season... with Crystal Palace boss warning the fight against racism is far from over

Patrick Vieira believes it is critical for players to keep taking the knee after those in the Premier League decided to limit when they take the anti-racism stance this season.

Friday night's Premier League opener between Vieira's Palace side and Arsenal is one of the matches that will still feature the gesture, with other instances set to happen during the FA and Carabao Cup finals and specific No Room for Racism contests.

The Palace manager was adamant those were necessary in ensuring the message is still heard.

Patrick Vieira wants players to continue to take a knee ahead of matches this season
Premier League captains have decided to limit the use of the gesture before games this term

'It's good to keep taking the knee,' he said.