Security guidance is provided to the league – via the police – from the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre and the National Counter Terrorism Security Office.
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Premier League officials have been in consultation with police and security advisers, as well as the British government, and a full briefing was provided to the 20 clubs on Wednesday.
Albion fans are being urged to arrive at The Hawthorns earlier than usual on Saturday because of added security measures.
Premier League’s chief executive, Richard Scudamore, has said that gay football players who decide to publicly come out would be treated with respect.
The programme also includes a tribute from Blues and France global Kurt Zouma.
“All the advice we have received is that it is “business as usual”.
The Marseillaise will air for the first time at Watford’s Vicarage Road, where fourth-place Manchester United go in search of a victory that would provisionally elevate them to the top of the standings.
Remi Garde would welcome hearing La Marseillaise played before Premier League matches this weekend but does not feel there is an obligation.
The attacks happened on Friday, and on Tuesday England hosted France in another friendly at Wembley Stadium.
Stoke’s rendition of the French national anthem comes at St Mary’s tomorrow when they aim to extend a run of just one defeat in nine against a Southampton side unbeaten in their last eight.
Everton manager, Roberto Martinez, hailed the pre-match plans to sing play the French national anthem in his press conference on Thursday afternoon.
Thirteen of France’s 23-man squad for that game were either now playing or had played in England during their career and for some, noticeably Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny who was in tears during the anthem, the moment seemed too much to handle. The ceremony also included a minutes silence, whilst Prince William, England manager Roy Hodgson and French manager Didier Deschamps all laid wreath’s on the pitch.
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I agree we didn’t against Man City – they’re a hard team to play.
