Premier League stars will put on a united show in support for Ukraine at every match this weekend.
Club captains will wear yellow and blue armbands in Ukrainian colours and there will be a “period of reflection and solidarity” with fans, players, managers and officials encouraged to take part.
Big screens at stadiums will also display “Football Stands Together” against the backdrop of the blue and yellow colours of the Ukrainian flag.
Those words will also be shown on LED perimeter boards during matches across the whole weekend from Saturday March 5 to Monday March 7.
It is designed to offer more support in the wake of national associations, including the English FA, and also banners and flags being shown at games last weekend to support Ukraine after the Russian invasion.
Manchester City star Oleksandr Zinchenko was given a remarkable reception in his team’s FA Cup win at Peterborough on Tuesday night and now the top flight wants to follow suit.
A Premier League statement said: “The Premier League and our clubs wholeheartedly reject Russia ’s actions and will be showing support for the people of Ukraine at all matches this weekend.
“We call for peace and our thoughts are with all those who have been impacted.
“This message of solidarity will also be visible to fans around the world across Premier League digital channels.
“Logos and profiles on those platforms will change to represent the colours of the Ukrainian flag, which will also be displayed across match broadcasts both in the UK and overseas.”
