Premier League Launches No Room for Racism Campaign

Premier League matches between October 17 and 25 are dedicated to the No Room for Racism initiative, reinforcing calls for fans to challenge and report discrimination wherever it occurs.

Manchester City are marking the campaign alongside Black History Month with a sculptural installation at the Etihad Stadium. The work, titled We Stand Together, was created by Greater Manchester artist Liam Hopkins of LAZERIAN.

The sculpture features eight portraits of City players Rico Lewis and Jade Rose, alongside supporters and staff members Bibi, Kwesi, Jahmal Williams-Thomas, Dean, Victoria and Aadi. Steel figures inspired by Subbuteo players and L.S. Lowry's Going to the Match carry the portraits, with each subject's personal story forming an integral part of the piece.

The installation is connected by a knitted football scarf incorporating words from poet Lemn Sissay's The Stadium Speaks, reflecting this year's Black History Month theme of "Honouring our communities." The artwork will remain on display until the end of October.

Abusive behaviour at the Etihad or Joie Stadium can be reported to the club's security team by texting 0770 015 1894, including the block, row and seat number along with a brief description. Reports can also be made to a steward or police on site.

Online discriminatory abuse directed at Premier League players, managers, coaches, match officials or their families can be reported through the Premier League's dedicated portal at premierleague.com/en/reportracism.

Also featured in the portrait series is Jahmal Williams-Thomas, City Matters' Black and Mixed Heritage Representative, who shares his reflections on Black representation and the club's ties to Moss Side in the matchday programme for City's fixture against Ipswich.