Wolves & Aston Villa are not ‘high risk’
Wolves and Villa should have the use of their own grounds to complete the season after positive talks between the Premier League and police.
A small number of the top flight’s remaining 92 matches could still take place at neutral venues.
But none of the fixtures identified as having a high-risk of supporters gathering outside are due to take place at either Molineux or Villa Park.
Matches which could be moved to neutral venues include Liverpool’s trips to Manchester City, Newcastle and Everton.
City’s home match with Newcastle and the visit of Sheffield United to Manchester United are also seen as high-risk, along with any match in which Liverpool – 25 points clear at the top of the table – could clinch the title.
A final plan is yet to be agreed and in a statement, the Premier League confirmed its ambition remains for every club to use their own grounds, while acknowledging the neutral venue contingency.
It read: “We are working with our clubs to ensure risks are assessed and minimised, while cooperating with the police at a local and national level. Discussions with the National Police Chiefs’ Council and UK Football Policing Unit have been positive and are continuing.”
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has expressed optimism supporters will be able to return next season but admitted the return of crowds would likely be phased.
“The Premier League as we know and love it won’t be fully back until we have fans back,” he said.
