EPL: Man Utd, Man City among 10 clubs banned from hosting fans from December 2

Manchester United and Manchester City are among 10 Premier League clubs who will not be permitted to have fans in attendance for matches from next Wednesday onwards.

This follows the announcement of the latest three-tier system.

Sport has been played behind closed doors since March when the UK first went into lockdown, though the government announced spectators will be begin to be allowed to return to live events in limited numbers from December 2.

In tier one areas – considered at medium risk – up to 4,000 supporters will be allowed into stadiums, while that figure drops to 2,000 in tier two areas; in tier three areas – considered at very high risk – attending live events is banned entirely.

Unfortunately, half of the teams in the Premier League are located in areas which have been placed under tier three rules and are therefore unable to allow fans back at their venues.

Manchester United, Manchester City, Leicester, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Wolves, West Brom, Burnley, Leeds and Sheffield United will all continue to play without fans for the foreseeable future.

The London clubs – West Ham, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham – as well as Liverpool, Everton, Southampton and Brighton are all in tier two areas, which permits 2,000 fans to attend their matches.

Supporters will have to adhere to strict guidelines inside stadiums and may be ordered not to sing, shout or drink alcohol.