Manchester United have said they will pay 3,000 casual staff even for the remainder the season even if matches are forced behind closed doors or cancelled due to the Covid-19 crisis.
The shutdown of English football was extended until April 30, at the earliest, on Thursday with mass gatherings banned to try and halt the spread of the virus.
"Manchester United will pay all its loyal matchday and non-matchday casual workers, should Premier League games be cancelled or played behind closed doors for the remainder of this season," United said in a statement.
"This goodwill gesture reflects the club's desire to reduce the financial uncertainty facing its casual workforce, and is in recognition of the crucial role they play in delivering services to supporters."
Old Trafford is still due to host four Premier League matches this season, while United could still have three more home games in the Europa League.
United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said: "We understand that these are unprecedented circumstances and want to give them security whatever may happen regarding our remaining fixtures this season.
"We look forward to welcoming back all our supporters - and our colleagues - to Old Trafford as soon as possible."
Last week United announced they were paying £350 (Dh1,485) towards the travel and accommodation of each supporter that bought a ticket for the trip to LASK after Austria's Covid-19 measures saw the Europa League last 16, first leg forced behind closed doors.
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Winners and losers after Premier League decision
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WINNERS: Liverpool – 25 points clear and therefore potentially one match away from mathematically being crowned champions, the Anfield club will almost certainly go on to lift their first top-flight title in 30 years. PA -
Leicester City – The 2015/16 champions have enjoyed a fantastic season with Brendan Rodgers and sit snuggly in third, eight points clear of fifth - a second appearance in the Champions League should be theirs. AFP -
Manchester United – An incredible turnaround in the past few weeks – they are unbeaten in five league matches, 10 in all competitions – has carried United to fifth and within three points of the Champions League spots. Reuters -
Wolves – Although not regular contenders for the top four, Nuno Espirito Santo’s well-drilled side hold Champions League ambitions. They sit sixth, five points off Chelsea in fourth. Very capable of making a charge. EPA -
Sheffield United – Similar to Wolves, although the Sheffield club can claim to be having an even better season. Win their game in hand and the newly promoted side leapfrog Man United into fifth. Champions League football at Bramall Lane? PA -
Tottenham Hotspur – With their season in serious drift and injuries taking their toll, Jose Mourinho has been handed a reprieve. Spurs are eighth and seven points off top four. The return of Harry Kane and Son Heung-min would give real boost. AFP -
Bournemouth – Just about remaining in the fight for survival, Eddie Howe’s men will be looking at Brighton in 15th, only two points above. However, stuck in 18th, they still have to face Man United, Spurs and Man City. Reuters -
Aston Villa – The League Cup runners-up should be galvanised by their valiant display in defeat to City. The run to the final means they have a game in hand on all their relegation rivals: win that, and they jump to 16th. Have another tough run-in, though. EPA -
Norwich City – Would arguably be one of the better sides to go down should they get relegated, but they now have the chance to scrap until the end. Still, they’re four points adrift at the bottom, and their remaining fixtures include Arsenal, Chelsea and Man City. Getty Images -
LOSERS: Manchester City – Maybe a hollow victory, but the champions would have retained their crown had the season been voided. They sit second, and have played a game less, however Leicester are only four points off. EPA -
Chelsea – Frank Lampard’s debut season as manager would be considered a huge success if Chelsea finished fourth. But a resurgent Man Utd will have them looking nervously over their shoulder. Reuters -
Brighton – Sitting 15th and with a couple of teams between them and the relegation zone, the out-of-form coastal club are in real danger of getting sucked in. Only two points better off than Bournemouth in 17th. Reuters -
West Ham United – Little wonder vice-chair Karren Brady wanted the season declared null and void. The Londoners are out of the relegation spots only on goal difference, and have still to play Spurs, Chelsea and Man United. PA -
Watford – The third of the clubs peering down inside of up. Nigel Pearson’s side may have shown some late-season bloom, but they remain 17th - level on points with Bournemouth but one goal better off. Villa have played a game less, too. Getty Images
