Man Utd force to make embarrassing decision ahead of Manchester derby
Manchester United have force to slash ticket prices for this weekend’s derby against local rivals Manchester City.
After a lengthy international break, United return สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน to Premier League action on Sunday with a home match against Pep Guardiola’s City.
Manchester United thumpe struggling Leicester City before the international break but remain just 13th in the Premier League.
Man City, meanwhile, are fifth as they look to end a disappointing season with Champions League qualification and. FA Cup glory following their quarter-final victory over Bournemouth on Sunday.
The price of tickets has a controversial topic at Old Trafford this season after. Sir Jim Ratcliffe raise prices for home games to a minimum of £66 and remove concessions for kids and OAPs.
But thousands of tickets were still available for Sunday’s Manchester derby so United have force to cut the price,.
Tickets have put back on sale for £40 (£25 for concessions), with United now optimistic of a sell-out.
Manchester United fans’ group 1958 are organising a protest at ticket prices at the derby,. With fans urge to stage a ‘sit-in’ by remaining in their seats following the full-time whistle.
Steve Crompton, a spokesman for The 1958, said: ‘I think probably one of the most impactful [protests] we’ve done was the sit-in.
‘We will be running another one of those against Manchester City next weekend.’
Last month, the Manchester United Supporters Trust called on the club to ‘listen to the voice of the fans’ after a 5% rise of season ticket prices was confirme.
A spokesperson from the organisation said: ‘What the reaction to these recent changes should tell the club is just how important it is to conduct proper fan consultation when it comes to propose policy changes.
‘These are tough times at Manchester United, both on and off the field. We will only pull out of this slump if the whole club comes together. That means listening to the voice of the fans.’