Man United fans fume over 'eye-watering' ticket price increases - ESPN

Manchester United fans have hit out at the club for what they say are «eye-watering» ticket price increases that are a «kick in the teeth» for supporters.

On the day the new Premier League fixture list was announced, United unveiled plans to introduce a new ticket categorisation system for the first time.

It means prices will be higher for the most in-demand games, a move which the Manchester United Supporters' Trust (MUST) say will increase costs by more than 50%.

United say the move brings them in line with their Premier League rivals.

A spokesperson for the MUST said: «After how last season went, we might have hoped the club would reconsider their plans for this new ticketing model which will see eye-watering price increases for 20,000 supporters per game who buy tickets on a match-by-match basis. This really is a fresh kick in the teeth for Manchester United fans.

»When the club said they were introducing this new model for members' tickets, we urged them to keep the majority of matches at current levels and only apply the highest price category for a small number of the biggest games, and reduced prices for lower demand games," he added.

MUST have also accused the club of failing to consult supporters on the changes. United, however, insist they did engage with the Fan Advisory Board (FAB) and reduced ticket price increases following talks.

Sources have told ESPN that United feel price rises are vital to strengthen their delicate financial position and ensure the team is competitive on the pitch.

MUST's spokesman said: «Once again, they have failed to consult any of the fans representative bodies on the details of the decision, and once again they're making choices against the interests of fans and, we believe, the