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Burnley vow to hand LIFETIME bans to the fans responsible for flying 'white lives matter' banner over Man City's stadium as chairman Mike Garlick says club will 'root out these racists and make sure justice is done'

Burnley have insisted they will give out lifetime bans to any supporters found to be involved with the flying of a 'white lives matter' before their game at Manchester City on Monday night.

After Burnley and City players took a knee prior to kick off in support of the Black Lives Matter movement sweeping the world and sport, the banner in question was spotted above the Etihad, reading: 'White Lives Matter Burnley'.

It has caused outraged among the football community with many players and pundits slamming the stunt, and now Burnley have released a statement promising to come down hard on any fans who were responsible.