Manchester United explain controversial matchday price hike following Man City U-turn

Manchester United will not U-turn on their price increase for disabled season ticket holders to park at Old Trafford.

United have increased the price of a blue badge for disabled season ticket holders by 20 per cent for this season, which means it is now around £330 for a season instead of £276.

The Manchester Evening News recently highlighted a similar disabled parking issue at Manchester City, with the club announcing a U-turn on their plans last week. City insisted the refundable deposit scheme they introduced last week was always the long-term aim.

While City changed their policy on accessible matchday parking, United have clarified there will be no change in their position on the increase.

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United have said they have previously talked with disabled fans and campaign groups on the issue and they said they were content with being treated like other fan groups. However, the club are looking into potential concessions for parking for parents with disabled children.

The price of all of the parking at Old Trafford has increased, not just disabled parking, and United have indicated their Disabled Football Association (MUDSA) are on board with the change.

Last month, the MEN reported that City had angered their fans after introducing parking charges for matchdays just weeks before the beginning of the 2024/25 season.

City previously did not charge their Disabled Supporters Association (DSA) for the 300 spots at the Etihad offered to the group for every match but informed them of immediate changes.

Those at the Etihad insisted that these costs would not be profit and