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Premier League clubs in Liverpool and London will be able to welcome some supporters to their stadiums after the government announced what levels different areas of the country will be at after the end of the second lockdown.
However, a long list of Premier League clubs, including Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Newcastle and Leicester, will not be able to have a following in person.
Supporters from Burnley, Leeds, Sheffield United, West Brom and Wolves will also have to wait longer before either of them can cheer on their teams on their grounds.
Greater Manchester is among the areas that will remain at Level 3, classified as ‘Very High’ risk and the only level that does not allow any fans to attend matches, when the new regulations take effect on December 2.
Ten Premier League clubs are located in Tier 2 areas
Premier League teams in level 3 areas are still unable to have fans inside their stadiums
However, Merseyside has dropped to Tier 2, which means that reigning champions Liverpool and Everton can host 2,000 fans in their stadiums, provided they continue to follow strict COVID-19 security measures.
That would see fans inside Anfield for the first time since March, when Liverpool take on Wolves at home in the Premier League on December 5.
Four more of next week’s Premier League matches – Spurs vs Arsenal, West Ham vs Manchester United, Chelsea vs Leeds and Brighton vs Southampton – will also have a strictly limited number of fans.
London has been named as a Tier 2 area, putting it in the ‘High’ risk category.
That means up to 2,000 Arsenal fans will be able to attend the Europa League game with Rapid Vienna at the Emirates on December 3.
A limited number of fans will also be allowed within Twickenham to watch England compete in the Fall Nations Cup on December 6.
A similar figure could enter Twickenham for England’s Fall Nations Cup game against a still unknown opponent on December 6.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed the details in a statement to the Commons on Thursday, with a further review of the ratings of the tiers to take place on December 16, although the new proposals will be presented to MPs on December 1. December.
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Sky Sports expert Jamie Carragher is delighted that Liverpool can once again welcome fans under the new levels of government, but has sympathy for those who will miss out.
In response to the news, Manchester United said in a statement: “Manchester United takes note of the government’s decision to keep Trafford in the category of COVID-19 restriction level 3. This means that the games at Old Trafford will continue behind closed doors until further notice.
“Our plans to welcome Old Trafford fans safely are well advanced and we look forward to doing so as soon as we are given the go-ahead. We will continue to work with local authorities to finalize our plans so that we can move quickly when our area exits. Level 3.
“Some of our upcoming away games in Level 2 areas may take place with a limited number of fans present. However, under current guidelines, visiting fans will not be able to attend.
“We thank our fans for their continued patience and we will keep you posted on new developments.”
Everton also confirmed that they are already beginning their preparations for the safe return of fans to Goodison Park for the game against Chelsea next month.
“Everton is making progress in talks with local and national authorities in preparation for the gradual return of supporters to Goodison Park after the UK government confirmed that the Liverpool city region will enter Level Two local restrictions after from the end of the national shutdown on December 2, “they said in a statement on their website.
“The club is conducting a series of discussions with the Premier League and local and national authorities to ensure that the necessary safety measures and guidelines are in place for the return of fans. The first Goodison Park event that fans They will be able to attend it will be Chelsea’s visit on December 12. “
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