And although all games will be played behind closed doors, Khan is concerned that supporters could still congregate outside grounds, and believes police and councils must continue to enforce the current social distancing measures in place.
Sadiq Khan said: “I am concerned about any action that could inadvertently lead to the virus spreading. Let me make a confession. Even though I’m a south Londoner, I support Liverpool and that’s why a small part of my brain is keen for us to return. But actually the bigger part of my brain is saying safety is what matters. We don’t want to inadvertently, for the best of intentions – all of us need cheering up, there’s nothing more joyous for sports fans than watching sport on TV, even without the crowds – but we need to make sure we don’t inadvertently give an opportunity to the virus to spread.”
