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'Up to 10 clubs' growing concerned about crowd control when Premier League restarts, with some concerned it will be 'impossible' to keep supporters away from neutral venues

Premier League clubs fear that fans will break coronavirus social distancing guidelines even if football returns at neutral grounds.

Plans to play out the remaining 92 fixtures behind closed doors at neutral venues were discussed during a Premier League shareholders meeting last Friday.

Neutral venues have been considered by UK authorities, including the police and Government, to minimise the risk of fans congregating at clubs. Fans have also been warned that matches will be abandoned if they turn up at the neutral venues.

Premier League clubs are concerned that fans will congregate outside of neutral venues

Premier League clubs are concerned that fans will congregate outside of neutral venues

They believe fans will break coronavirus social distancing guidelines and hold viewing parties

It is said that Brighton's Amex Stadium, West Ham's London Stadium, the Etihad Stadium, St Mary's and the King Power Stadium have all been mooted given their specific locations outside of city centres.