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The FA Cup Final could be used as a test event for the new rules, which will allow limited numbers of fans to return.Fans may be able to return to sporting events from 17 May, meaning the final weekend of the Premier League season looks like it could be played in front of supporters.People have been barred from sporting venues since December when the tiers system was scrapped, but the prime minister's has now set out the way forward.Depending on if the government deems it to be safe, the large seated stadiums that can properly space out fans will be allowed up to 10,000 people or to be a quarter full, whichever is lower.With Manchester City having a 10-point cushion in the league, it raises the prospect of the club lifting the trophy in front of their fans at home after playing Everton on 23 May.Other games that will legally be able to welcome fans if the government plan stays on track include: Wolves v Manchester United, Leicester v Spurs, Arsenal v Brighton, Aston Villa v Chelsea, and Liverpool v Crystal Palace.The FA Cup Final on 15 May could also be used as a test event for the new rules.Sky Sports News reported last week that the Football Association and the English Football League were working with the government to get fans inside Wembley for the two showpiece finals of the FA and Carabao Cups.Supporters also look set to be able to attend the delayed Euro 2020 matches at Wembley this summer.The stadium is due to host seven matches including all three of England's group games, a last-16 clash, both semi-finals and the final.Under the plans, smaller outdoor venues will be capped at 4,000 or 50% capacity, whichever is lower; and indoor sporting events 1,000 or 50% capacity.The Football Association said it was "absolutely delighted" at the plan to allow fans because "the game is simply not the same without them".Other major sporting events that could benefit from the roadmap to end lockdown include Wimbledon, Royal Ascot, the British Grand Prix and cricket internationals.Non-elite sport, such as grassroots football, can resume from 29 March. Tennis and basketball courts and open-air swimming can reopen the same day.

The FA Cup Final could be used as a test event for the new rules, which will allow limited numbers of fans to return.Fans may be able to return to sporting events from 17 May, meaning the final weekend of the Premier League season looks like it could be played in front of supporters.People have been barred from sporting venues since December when the tiers system was scrapped, but the prime minister's has now set out the way forward.Depending on if the government deems it to be safe, the large seated stadiums that can properly space out fans will be allowed up to 10,000 people or to be a...

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