LONDON clubs have been given the go-ahead to welcome fans back to stadiums from next week.
The Government’s new coronavirus lockdown tier system comes into place after December 2 with Manchester and Leeds facing the biggest restrictions.
On Thursday, each area of the country discovered which tier it was being designated.
London and Liverpool were among the areas in Tier 2, allowing 2,000 fans back into stadiums with social distancing.
That means Tottenham, Chelsea, Liverpool and West Ham, as well as Brighton, will be able to open their doors for the Premier League fixtures on the weekend after next.
Crystal Palace, Fulham, Southampton and Everton have the green light to host supporters the week after.
But Wolves, Leeds, Manchester United, Manchester City and Newcastle are among the teams which must keep their games behind closed doors.
Burnley, Aston Villa, West Brom, Leicester and Sheffield United complete the list of clubs in Tier 3.
Arsenal will hope to be the first club to welcome back fans on December 3 when Rapid Vienna visit Emirates Stadium.
That match comes eight-and-a-half months after coach Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus, which heightened calls for football’s abandonment in England.
Not since March 9 have fans been allowed to watch a live Premier League game – Leicester’s 4-0 win over Aston Villa.
What followed was a three-month shutdown of the game while the country entered a strict lockdown.
Top-level football returned in June and the season was seen out behind closed doors, with countries such as France and Germany initially allowing limited numbers in.
The UK Government also authorised fan trials in the summer until a second wave of the virus delayed their plans.
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