Arsenal have released a statement regarding fans at the Emirates stadium after the UK Government announced a major update.
Just barely two weeks since fans returned to the grounds in the Premier League, Arsenal have announced they will no longer be able to accommodate spectators at the Emirates stadium.
The reason being that the UK government confirmed London will move into England’s highest tier (tier 3) of coronavirus restrictions starting Wednesday.
Arsenal were hoping to welcome 2,000 fans for the match against Southampton on the same day but all those plans would be scrapped after a recent rise in the number of cases in the vicinity.
The Gunners have confirmed that winners of the most recent ticket ballot will be issued a refund.
“We are disappointed to confirm that we are no longer able to welcome fans to Emirates Stadium for our Premier League fixture against Southampton on Wednesday, December 16,” a statement said on the club’s website.
“Supporters who have paid for a ticket for this game after being successful in the ballot will receive a full refund on to their registered payment card. We expect the refund to be credited in the next 3-5 working days.”
“These supporters will also be placed back into future ballots when they re-open.”
“This follows the news that the UK Government has moved London into Tier 3 COVID-19 restrictions from 00:01am on Wednesday, December 16.”
Arsenal had welcomed fans for games against Rapid Vienna in the Europa League and the 1-0 defeat to Burnley on Sunday but all of that has been put on hold indefinitely.
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