Arsenal and Manchester City players took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement immediately following the whistle to kick-off tonight's Premier League fixture at the Etihad Stadium.
Referee Anthony Taylor blew the whistle before also taking a knee on the pitch.
You will see players wearing hearts on their shirts, as well as the phrase 'Black Lives Matter' on the back instead of their names.
The move is a bid to raise awareness of inequality in society both home and abroad, encouraging positive change.
Not only will the phrase appear on the back of teams' shirts, but a Black Lives Matter logo will be placed on the sleeves of shirts for the rest of the season.
"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," a statement from the players said.
"This symbol is a sign of unity from all Players, all Staff, all Clubs, all Match Officials and the Premier League #blacklivesmatter #playerstogether."
The Premier League backed the cause and indeed any actions players wish to take in the name of positive change on the field.
“I support them in using their platforms to push good causes,” said Premier League chief executive Richard Masters.
"The messages you are going to see coming through the Premier League matches in relation to thanking the NHS, with the 'Heart NHS' logo on the front of shirts and also the anti-discrimination messages coming forward, are issues that all players feel.
"I think it is a good thing that players are using their voices to make what I think are ethical value judgements rather than political statements.
"They are supposed to be unifying messages, and we support them and so do the clubs."
