Who will end the Premier League season on a high come May 2021
The end of the Premier League season in May could be the first time home and away matters. Fans could make an appearance at respective stadiums on the final day of English top-flight football.
Already two months into the new year and COVID-19 is a year old, still hurting life.
Life reaching 100% normality is a far stretch considering the rise in numbers worldwide, in certain areas of the land, near and far.
The United Kingdom, Spain, the whole of Europe in fact, once the epicentre, sadly still struggles to improve from the pandemic, exposed to hikes in different regions, making the recovery extremely difficult.
Things could change but not anytime soon for the Premier League
With planning, vaccination distribution, trial and error, the UK government have set a date for fans to return to stadiums.
As per the Athletic, all Premier League clubs who plays at home on the final weekend of English football will be allowed some fans back into the stadium.
According to Prime minister Boris Johnson, stadiums will be allowed to entertain up to 10, 000 fans or a quarter of their full capacity. It will be decided on whatever is lesser of the two options, based on the capacity of the stadium.
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"Premier League clubs will be able to welcome up to 10,000 fans back to stadiums on the final weekend of the season.Prime minister Boris Johnson spoke in the House of Commons on Monday ahead of laying out the roadmap for England’s move out of lockdown.During the speech, he confirmed that stadiums would be able to host 10,000 fans or a quarter of full capacity — whichever is smaller — from May 17.The final day of the season is May 23. (Via: theathletic.com)"
The last time we got to experience some normalcy was back in December – the first return of fans into venues, with them working according to tiers. Regrettably, It did not last long and it was almost over before it kicked off.
Who will get to enjoy their home fans before the season ends?
Barring any COVID breakouts on the day or just ahead of the closing day of English football, all fixtures are scheduled for Sunday, May 23.
Sunday 23 May
Arsenal vs Brighton
Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Fulham vs Newcastle
Leeds United vs West Brom
Leicester City vs Tottenham
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace
Manchester City vs Everton
Sheffield United vs Burnley
West Ham United vs Southampton
Wolves vs Manchester United
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Of the usual “Big-6” Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham, will be on the road embracing their opponents’ fans. Man City, Liverpool and Arsenal will enjoy a decent farewell on home soil.
Sheffield United’s home clash should be a special one as they look like they will be playing their final bit of Premier League football – relegation confirmation is only a few fixtures away.
For Fulham, a similar situation which they are still on course to change. Only three points off Newcastle, which is also the club they play on the day. It could be a direct fight for survival.
West Ham and David Moyes can be rewarded with some fans following a stellar season. The final day home fixture could be one of the best celebrations in recent years.
The same goes for Aston Villa who too can rejoice with the Villians inside Villa Park after an amazing showing, displaying some of the best football we’ve got the pleasure of witnessing this season.
Last but not least, the team who looks set to be crowned champions, Manchester City. Sitting at the summit of the standings and 10 points ahead of their closest challengers.
They are relishing a trophy celebration with their fans as they look set to take their third EPL title in four years. As for the previous champions, they just need their fans back in the place that once was a fortress.
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However, with all the excitement comes some hesitation from the Premier Leauge, who is yet to decide on whether they will allow fans back into stadiums on the final day of English top-flight ball.
It must also be repeated, this is not definite and could still change depending on the COVID situation in a particular area.