Joe Johnson
Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium could once again ring to the sound of chanting fans next month, with the English Premier League club on Wednesday, saying it planned to allow a reduced crowd.
Matches had been played in empty stadiums since Premier League’s coronavirus lockdown was lifted in June.
But last week, 2,500 fans were allowed into Brighton & Hove Albion’s Amex Stadium for a pre-season friendly against Chelsea.
This was after the government announced pilot events for the return of spectators to elite sport.
“We hope to be able to welcome supporters back to Emirates Stadium on a reduced capacity basis from the Sheffield United game scheduled for Oct. 3,” Arsenal said.
“’When fans return to Emirates Stadium, extra measures will be in place to protect us all.