British Prime minister, Boris Johnson has assured that 4,000 spectators will be allowed to return to outdoor sporting events from December 2.

The decision means Manchester United’s return leg in opposition to Paris Saint Germain and arsenal’s Europa league game with rapid Vienna the following day will witness the return of fans at Old Trafford and the emirate stadium respectively.

The coronavirus have denied fans out of sporting events since March and as revealed by the minister last week that government is putting measures in place to get fans returned to venues, the situation seems close.

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The national lockdown in England will end on December 2 and as elite sports have continued behind closed doors for a few months now, the concluding level is about to take place with the return of normality set to be skilled as vaccines return positive results.

TalkSPORTS reports that in Tier 1 areas – those considered the lowest risk – either 4,000 fans or 50 per cent of a stadium’s capacity, whichever is lower – will be allowed back.

For indoor events, 2,000 fans or 50 per cent of capacity can return to indoor events.

Tier 2 areas will adhere to the same rules but at half the same rate, while Tier 3 areas will have to continue with sporting events played behind closed doors.