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Wednesday briefing: Manchester United say ticket price hikes are necessary for finances

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4 December 2024 - 4:30 AM

Manchester United have told supporters that controversial ticket price increases are part of wider measures designed to put the club “on a stronger financial footing”.

Last week the club communicated the decision to raise prices of remaining home tickets this season to £66 per match, without concessions for children or pensioners.

United supporters and fan groups immediately expressed their fury, with a protest before Sunday’s match against Everton, and the club emailed supporte

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