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Bobby Vincent

Boris Johnson delivers fresh update that affects Manchester United and Man City fans

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed football fans will be allowed to attend Premier League games later this month.

The UK Government on Monday announced the next stage of their roadmap with more Covid-19 restrictions easing.

This means United supporters will be allowed into Old Trafford for their final home game of the season on May 18 - and the penultimate fixture of the campaign - against Fulham.

Meanwhile, City fans will be allowed into the Etihad Stadium for their side's clash with Everton on May 23.

Every Premier League team will play one home match in front of their supporters, with games scheduled to take place on May 18-19 and Sunday, May 23.

From May 17, outdoor sports venues around the country are allowed up to 10,000 spectators in attendance, or 25% capacity - whichever figure is lower.

"I can confirm today we have met the four tests for further easing lockdown restrictions,” Johnson said to the nation in his 5pm announcement.

“We’ll unlock the turnstiles to our sports stadia, subject to capacity limits.”

Despite the Prime Minister’s announcement, away fans will not be permitted in the final two rounds of fixtures amid the continued lifting of restrictions.

The majority of football season in the UK has been played in empty stadiums due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

But the continued vaccine roll-out has seen numbers dramatically drop around the country, meaning the Government is prepared to ease some of the restrictions. Fortunately for football fans, this includes having supporters back in stadiums.

Some pilot events, including last month’s Carabao Cup final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, have already taken place - with both clubs having 2,000 fans inside Wembley that day.

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