Premier League players to take knee for first time this season as they discuss whether gesture is still effective Richard W Dye 5 months ago Captains of the 20 clubs are understood to back the move, although players could decide individually to opt out. https://news.sky.com/story/premier-league-boss-on-how-football-is-tackling-racism-after-sky-news-reveals-surge-in-abuse-13450305