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Watford fans organise mosaic for Rainbow Laces match vs Manchester City

Proud Hornets and The 1881 groups collaborate for special tifo at Vicarage Road; Work of West Ham's Pride of Irons showcased by east London club

Players and officials walk onto the pitch prior to the Premier League match between Watford FC and Manchester City at Vicarage Road on December 4, 2018 in Watford, United Kingdom.  (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Image: Watford's clash at home to Manchester City was the Hornets' designated Rainbow Laces match

Watford and Manchester City players walked out in front of a colourful mosaic organised by fans before Tuesday's Premier League clash at Vicarage Road.

The tifo was organised by Proud Hornets, Watford's LGBT fans group, in collaboration with The 1881, the supporters movement that helps to inject atmosphere into the club's home games through singing, chants and banners in the Rookery End.

Seats in the 6,960-capacity stand were decked out in coloured card before kick-off to enable a visible show of support for inclusion, with the fixture Watford's dedicated Rainbow Laces match.

The annual activation period for the Stonewall campaign for LGBT inclusion in sport is coming to a conclusion this week, with every Premier League club backing the initiative at their home games on Matchday 14 or Matchday 15.

Watford fans hold up colours in support of the Stonewall charity's Rainbow Laces campaign before the Premier League match between Watford FC and Manchester City at Vicarage Road on December 04, 2018 in Watford, United Kingdom

Also on Tuesday, West Ham's London Stadium was lit up in a vibrant LED display as they recorded a 3-1 home win over Cardiff City.

A general view of the stadium exterior as West Ham United show their support for the Stonewall Rainbow Laces Campaign prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Cardiff City at London Stadium on December 4, 2018 in London, United Kingdom

West Ham's LGBT fans group, Pride of Irons, were the club's special guests for the match and their inclusion work was showcased in a short film on the Hammers' official website.

Co-chair Jim Dolan was also featured in a video posted by the Premier League on their social channels, detailing the impact of their work.

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Wednesday night's six Premier League fixtures are also due to recognise the campaign, which is now in its sixth year.

Sky Sports is a member of TeamPride and supports Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign, which is currently receiving its annual activation across British sport until December 7.

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