The Premier League have announced they will pay tribute to late Brazilian striker Pele in the upcoming group of fixtures this week. Pele, 82, lost his battle with cancer on December 29 2022, following a difficult few weeks in which his condition at hospital had worsened.
A statement from the league reads: "In tribute to Pele, Premier League clubs will remember his contribution to football during Matchweek 18 (Dec 30-Jan 1) by holding a minute’s applause prior to kick-offs. Players and match officials will wear black armbands."
This is set to impact Arsenal's trip to Brighton on December 31 as well as Tottenham's clash at home against Aston Villa and Chelsea's away match against Nottingham Forest on January 1. It is one of just a number of tributes sent in for the late forward, who is renowned for his incredible goal scoring record.
