The club confirmed last night that fans "should be prepared to present" either proof of being double vaccinated, using the National Health Service COVID Pass, or a negative test result within 48 hours of kick-off.

Manchester United said in an email to season ticket-holders last night that it expects such checks to be made mandatory before fans can attend games from October 1.

"The Government has indicated that COVID certification checks are likely to be mandatory for those attending large events from October 1," the club said.

"In line with Premier League guidance, this is expected to apply at all Manchester United matches at Old Trafford."

Manchester United are the latest club to introduce COVID-19 checks under the Premier League's matchday protocols, which state fans "must be prepared to prove" they are fully vaccinated or have had a negative COVID-19 test in the previous 48 hours.

Capacity crowds have been permitted at Premier League grounds since the start of the 2021-2022 season, which began last month, after fans were banned when the competition resumed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Britain has recorded more than seven million COVID-19 cases since the pandemic hit last year, resulting in the deaths of at least 133,000 people.