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Supporters of Premier League clubs Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Everton are set to come together to protest against rising ticket prices this weekend.
Fans are aiming to highlight what they call the “exploitation of loyal supporters” with protests outside of both Old Trafford and Anfield on Sunday (December 1).
Earlier this week, it was revealed that Manchester United was increasing prices to £66 ($84/€79) for a ticket and abolishing concessions for the rest of the season.
At Old Trafford, United fan group FC58 is set to hold an anti-exploitation banner alongside travelling Evertonians at the Trinity Statue outside the ground before the two teams play at 1:30pm local time.
In the later kick-off, at 4pm, fans from Liverpool supporters group Spirit of Shankly will join City’s 1894 and MCFC Fans Foodbank Support outside the foodbank collection point near the corner of Anfield’s Kop and Kenny Dalglish stands.
“It’s time for clubs to remember that their wealth and success are built on the unwavering loyalty of their supporters,” said Spirit of Shankly spokesperson Gareth Roberts, as reported by the Mail Online.
“That passionate support that fuels the creation of flags and banners, of songs, and vocal backing, comes from generational commitment to the cause.
“That support is being threatened by the price of football – from tickets to TV subscriptions, even down to the prices of food and drink on the concourse.
“Raising prices when financial pressures on fans are at an all-time high is an insult.
“We’re proud to unite with fans from Manchester in this campaign to fight for fairness.”
Liverpool has increased ticket prices by 2% for this season, while City raised season ticket prices, external by an average of 5%.
“There’s been increasing animosity between City and Liverpool fans in recent years due to the rivalry on the pitch, so we’re incredibly proud to stand together on this important issue,” said MCFC Fans Foodbank Support spokesperson Nick Clarke.
“Tribalism holds football fans back from addressing the real threats to the game we built – working-class fans are being priced out before our eyes.
“We can reverse this trend.”
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