Football pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth as Premier League resumes - in pictures

Matches restart with tributes planned at all weekend matches

A tribute to Queen Elizabeth II is displayed on screen as fans and players observe a minute's applause in her memory in the 70th minute of the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Southampton at Villa Park on Friday September 16, 2022. PA

An Aston Villa fan holds up a sign paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at Villa Park. PA

Fans take part in a minute's applause on the 70th minute as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at Villa Park. Getty

Players and officials stand in silence in memory of Queen Elizabeth ahead of the match between Aston Villa and Southampton at Villa Park. AFP

A tribute to Queen Elizabeth prior to the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Fulham FC at City Ground. Getty

Nottingham Forest players and manager Steve Cooper during a minute silence for Queen Elizabeth II. PA

Former football player David Beckham leaves after paying his respects to Queen Elizabeth lying in state in London. Reuters

David Beckham leaves Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, in London after paying his respects to Queen Elizabeth. AFP

The Premier League paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth as football resumed on Friday.

The English top-flight was back in action for the first time since the Queen died aged 96 on September 8, with last weekend's games postponed as a mark of respect.

Aston Villa had to fight for a 1-0 win over Southampton at Villa Park while Fulham beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 at the City Ground. At both grounds, there was a minute's silence followed by the national anthem in a tribute to the Queen that will be repeated at the rest of the weekend's matches.

There was also applause from fans at both stadiums in the 70th minute to mark the monarch's 70 years on the throne.

Demands on police to handle the huge crowds descending on London to pay their respects as the Queen lies in state saw Liverpool's trip to Chelsea and Manchester United's clash against Leeds postponed.

Brighton's meeting with Crystal Palace had previously been postponed due to a rail strike affecting supporters and will not go ahead despite the industrial action being called off.