The victims of the recent Paris attacks were remembered before Saturday’s Premier League matches, starting with the early match between Watford and Manchester United, with “La Marseillaise” played over the speakers at Vicarage Road.
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The French national anthem will be played before every Premier League match this weekend, a show of solidarity between Britain and France.
VIDEO: La Marseillaise is played at ahead of kick-off as an act of remembrance and solidarity with France #WBA https://t.co/UKgvKACqGt
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBAFCofficial) November 21, 2015
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PHOTO: Both sides stand together ahead of kick-off to remember those who lost their lives in Paris last week. #EFC pic.twitter.com/IMPARlJGGa
— Everton (@Everton) November 21, 2015
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Before we get under way, we’ll remember those killed in Paris eight days ago. #saintsfc pic.twitter.com/B5yAKGL1BI
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) November 21, 2015
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NOUS SOMMES UNIS: St. James’ Park pauses as La Marseillaise is played in solidarity with the people of France. pic.twitter.com/JdeLRJsL7z
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) November 21, 2015
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We have a minute’s silence, which turns into applause around the stadium after last week’s events in Paris #SCFC pic.twitter.com/RX7HI5QHCm
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) November 21, 2015
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#EFC 0-0 #AVFC – The teams show a united front as they pay tribute to the Paris terror attack victims. #EVEAVL pic.twitter.com/7sX1D6Q2mq
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) November 21, 2015