Premier League clubs will hesitantly re-open grounds to supporters next week after the Government confirmed which clubs can welcome back fans.
Arsenal’s Europa League clash against Rapid Vienna on Thursday will be the first match including an English top-flight team that will see the return of fans, and Manchester United’s visit to West Ham a week on Saturday will be the first Premier League match to be played with fans since March.
But the re-opening of stadiums comes amid a backdrop of unrest from top-flight clubs about the financial implications of holding games with limited capacities, with losses starting at £500,000 per match.