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Arsenal hope to have fans back in Emirates Stadium on October 3 for Premier League clash with Sheffield United clash

Arsenal have confirmed that they plan to allow supporters back into the Emirates Stadium in October, identifying the Premier League fixture against Sheffield United as the possible starting point.

Fans in England's top flight have been stopped from being able to attend matches amid the fight to contain the outbreak of coronavirus.

Indeed, supporters haven't been allowed into stadiums since March, with the Premier League resuming on June 17 after a three-month hiatus with all matches being played behind closed doors.

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However, plans are afoot to steadily begin allowing fans back in, with Brighton's 1-1 friendly draw with Chelsea on August 29 acting as a trial that saw 2,500 supporters attend the fixture at the Amex Stadium.