Burnley have made an official statement over the shocking 'White Lives Matter' banner that flew over the Etihad Stadium before their clash against Manchester City.
The Clarets were trounced 5-0 on Monday evening at the reigning champions home ground but the clash was marred with controversy due to the events that unfolded before kickoff.
With the entire league backing the 'Black Lives Matter' movement by taking the knee before games and donning the tag where player names are usually printed - the English top-flight has been lauded for raising awareness.
However, a 'White Lives Matter Burnley' flew over the Etihad in Manchester that has now been widely condemned by the club, who distanced themselves from the incident.
"Burnley Football Club strongly condemns the actions of those responsible for the aircraft and offensive banner that flew over The Etihad Stadium on Monday evening," a statement released on the club's website at half-time said.
"We wish to make it clear that those responsible are not welcome at Turf Moor. This, in no way, represents what Burnley Football Club stands for and we will work fully with the authorities to identify those responsible and issue lifetime bans.
"The club has a proud record of working with all genders, religions and faiths through its award-winning Community scheme, and stands against racism of any kind.
"We are fully behind the Premier League's Black Lives Matter initiative and, in line with all other Premier League games undertaken since Project Restart, our players and football staff willingly took the knee at kick-off at Manchester City.
"We apologise unreservedly to the Premier League, to Manchester City and to all those helping to promote Black Lives Matter."
Former City defender Ben Mee, who's now become an integral part of the Burnley squad admits he was 'ashamed' of what happened, while manager Sean Dyche also issued an apology to those it offended.