Mesut Ozil, David Luiz and Arsenal stars take a knee and display 'I can't breathe', 'Black Lives Matter' shirts at the Emirates - in pictures

The Gunners squad were united in support for the campaign in the countdown to Premier League return

Emi Martinez, Bernd Leno and Joe Willock take a knee in support of Black Lives Matter before the friendly match against Brentford at Emirates Stadium. Getty

Mesut Ozil and David Luiz of Arsenal. Getty

Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah. Getty

Cedric Soares, Shkodran Mustafi, Kieran Tierney and Gabriel Martinelli. Getty

Zech Medley of Arsenal. Getty

Matt Macey, Bukayo Saka and Rob Holding of Arsenal. Getty

Arsenal players warmed up with 'I can't breathe', 'Black Lives Matter', and 'Colour is not a crime'  shirts ahead of a friendly match in preparation for the return of the Premier League next week.

The Gunners players showed their support for the worldwide protests and campaigning sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Mesut Ozil, David Luiz and Alexandre Lacazette were among the players to take a knee and carry the slogans at the Emirates Stadium, before Arsenal were beaten 3-2 by Championship side Brentford.

Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Wednesday June 17, the first day football resumes in England, and if they claim three points it could mean Liverpool win the title just four days later.

Jurgen Klopp's side hold a 25-point lead and need two wins to guarantee the silverware. However an Arsenal victory at the Etihad Stadium would mean the Reds becoming champions for the first time in 30 years if they beat Everton at Goodison on Sunday, June 21.

To see the pictures of Arsenal players and their slogans, check out the photo gallery above.

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