Manchester United urge fans to stay away if matches resume

Manchester United have warned fans to stay away from matches played behind closed doors at Old Trafford if Premier League restarts amid coronavirus crisis. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are set to resume small group training on Wednesday as Premier League clubs step up "Project Restart" plan to finish season. But all 92 remaining matches will have to be played in front of empty stands due to pandemic, leading United to activate a refund or rebate to ticket holders for ir remaining home fixtures.

Man Utd urge fans to stay away if matches resume

If Premier League get ir wish to play at clubs' rmal stadiums rar than at neutral venues, n United will have four home league matches to play.

Aware of danger of supporters garing in large groups during health crisis, United have pleaded with ir fans to stay away from matches and watch on television.

"We share your disappointment that you will t be able to watch United in person from within stadium, but we would encour you to give your continued loyal support from comfort and safety of your home," United said in an email to supporters on Tuesday.

"To help with that, Premier League and ir media partners will work to deliver very best broadcast cover of our games.

"We also ask for your co-operation t to travel to any stadiums at which we are playing on matchdays.

"By supporting from home and following Government guidance, you will be playing your part to keep your friends, your family and all United fans safe.

"This united effort to stay at home will give us best chance of protecting health of everyone in our community."