'Fans are the lifeblood', Newcastle United and Premier League clubs cap away tickets at £30

Newcastle United and their Premier League counterparts have agreed to cap away tickets at £30 during today's top-flight meeting between club bosses.

During the summit meeting, it was agreed that supporters' needs must come first and travel costs were also factored into the discussion.

A top-flight statement read: "Premier League clubs today unanimously agreed to maintain the current £30 cap on away ticket prices for the next three seasons.

"The price cap was introduced in the 2016/17 season after the successful implementation of the Premier League Away Supporters’ Initiative, where clubs provided a range of measures for their away fans. The level of the cap (£30) will be reviewed in 2025, when it will have been in place for nine seasons.

"All clubs recognise the crucial importance of supporters in generating the best possible atmosphere at matches and acknowledge the additional travel costs often involved when following a team away from home.

"It was also agreed today to include an away ticket price cap within the Premier League Rules for the first time."

The meeting also saw the emergence of Fan Advisory Boards in which supporters can liaise with club chiefs.

The Premier League said: "Clubs also approved the introduction of an action plan to address improving the League’s collective offer for fans. This includes developing a series of new League-wide measures and commitments for supporters.

"As part of this commitment, clubs today endorsed the introduction of Fan Advisory Boards, and to nominate a Board-level official to be responsible for the club’s fan engagement activities.

"Clubs also supported the development and introduction of a new Fan Engagement Standard, which will build on the existing high-quality fan