Some supporters at the Emirates stadium say they've changed their plans after being urged to limit social contact and avoid sports matches - but others they say won't change their behaviour unless they are legally forced to do so.
"Being around lots and lots of people is far more dangerous [than not going to football matches] but you've got to have a balance, haven't you, between keeping safe and your mental health and your wellbeing," Matt said.Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerAlana and Matt have made their festivities"a lot smaller" in light of the surge in cases, socialising with one family at a time rather than mixing too many households.
For Georgia Sparks, 24, and her boyfriend Reece Lynn, 27, have similarly pre-empted the advice of Professor Chris Whitty to"prioritise" social events in the run-up to December 25. Last night's match was their last outing for the next 10 days. "We're just going to lay low in the run-up [to Christmas]," said Georgia, who was at a match for the first time.Had it not been for the visit of Georgia's friend from America, they wouldn't have left home last night either.
"I am a little nervous but I think when we're in [the stadium] it'll be ok. Keep the mask on, outside, so hopefully it'll be ok," Reece said. There are no legal limits on crowd sizes, though, and no new restrictions. As such, not everyone feels the need to change behaviour.