Manchester City have committed to paying casual matchday staff for the remainder of this season.
The Premier League champions will compensate 'directly engaged workers' who could have suffered a loss of earnings amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
Sportsmail understands in the region of 1,000 staff – including stewards, ticketing support and event operations – received confirmation of the news on Wednesday afternoon.
Man City will pay staff who could have suffered a loss of earnings amid the football shutdown
In an email sent to employees, signed by chief operating officer Omar Berrada, City admitted they would have preferred a quicker process.