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Burnley players take a knee after kick-off in their Premier League match against Watford... three days after Ben Mee led a fierce condemnation of a 'White Lives Matter' plane that a fan flew over their match at Man City

Burnley players reinforced their support for the 'Black Lives Matter' movement in the aftermath of a controversial plane stunt organised by some of their fans which was condemned by the club's captain Ben Mee.

The Premier League club wanted to demonstrate their anger at the 'White Lives Matter Burnley' banner flown over the Etihad Stadium during their Premier League defeat by Manchester City on Monday.

Fans holding 'Black Lives Matter' placards were shown on giant screens inside the stadium before the players took a knee on the pitch on Thursday night.