Arsenal plans fans return to Emirates vs Sheffield on October 3

Arsenal are planning to welcome back fans on a reduced capacity basis. Gold season ticket holders and premium members will have priority access to tickets.

Arsenal are making plans for their fans to return to the stands for the Sheffield game on October 3 - at least some of their fans.

Full capacities won't be allowed until later in the season but a reduced number of supporters will be able to attend the game vs the Blades on October 3.

Gold season ticket holders and premium members will have priority for ticket purchase.

This latest development is in line with the recently stated governmental intention to start bringing back fans in the beginning of October. The pilot game - Brighton vs Chelsea - has already taken place during pre-season.

It will be interesting to see how quickly attendance numbers will go up, not the least because Arsenal are set to lose out on a significant chunk of their revenue already and the situation won't get much better until fans return in full.