I wouldn't worry too much about it. If this forum is anything to go by the stadium would be half empty if City got promoted. Most of the fan base doesn't watch the premier league even though there seems to be a fair number of posts related to teams in it.
I'm only guessing but it's up to the employer.
They could claim SSP for 28 weeks.
I also assume they could also claim for compensation for loss of earnings for sustaining an injury at work.