Shamoon Hafez, BBC Sport
Aston Villa have become the fifth Premier League club to sign the Muslim athlete charter, demonstrating a commitment to equality and diversity.
The charter, which is devised by Nujum Sports, recognises the needs of Muslim players and staff at the club, including a checklist to address any requirements.
Two Muslim players – Moussa Diaby and Boubacar Kamara – featured for Villa in Sunday’s 4-0 thrashing of Everton.
Villa’s EDI Lead Sam Ghatora said: “We believe that signing the Muslim athlete charter is an integral part of our work in providing support to our Muslim players and supporters.
“By understanding the Muslim faith and cultural needs, we can become more inclusive, welcoming and make everyone feel truly valued and appreciated at Aston Villa.”
Nujum CEO Ebadur Rahman added: “It is an honour to have Aston Villa join over 79 professional clubs from five different sports, who have all pledged to support their Muslim players, fans and staff.
“We will be working closely with the club for the upcoming season to make a positive impact in the sport.”