Fans are all set to return to Premier League stadiums for the ongoing 2020-21 season’s final two rounds of fixtures later in May. The move is subject to the United Kingdom government's expected easing of lockdown restrictions.

Premier League: Fans set to return for final two matchdays

Premier League clubs in Liverpool and London have been allowed to welcome some supporters back into their stadiums after the UK government announced different tiers for areas of the country after the second lockdown ends.

UK COVID-19 tiers: Liverpool, London to welcome supporters back in the stadiums

Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp on Tuesday welcomed the government's decision to allow fans back into stadiums, a move described by the English Football League chief as a "lifeline" for smaller clubs.

Guardiola, Klopp welcome virus fan-return plan

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has pleaded with the government to rethink its stadium supporter ban, calling for football to be treated "fairly".

Premier League chief pleads for rethink of stadium fan ban

Premier League clubs on Thursday urged the government to stick to its proposal to allow a partial return of fans to stadiums from October 1. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said last week ministers would review the target date for a return of crowds following a spike in coronavirus cases.

Premier League urges government to stick to October date for fans' return

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said on Friday that fans could be allowed to attend top-flight matches in the 2020-21 season on a "phased basis". The Premier League plans to resume the 2019-20 campaign on June 17 following the coronavirus lockdown.

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