Premier League urged to back ticket price freeze

Manchester United fans protest against rising ticket prices at Old Trafford

The Football Supporters' Association has written to the Premier League urging the organisation to support a division-wide ticket price freeze next season, as part of its 'Stop Exploiting Loyalty' campaign.

Brentford and Liverpool recently committed to freeze prices, while there have been fan protests at Premier League clubs such as Manchester United, Tottenham and Manchester City in recent weeks.

With many clubs currently deciding ticket prices for next season, the FSA says the issue is at a "critical juncture" and wants the Premier League to give its support.

"The FSA's #StopExploitingLoyalty campaign pulls all of those together with a single focus which calls for price freezes, an end to the attack on concessions and increased supporter engagement," said the FSA.

As well as a price freeze, the FSA said it wants protection of all concessions and for improved dialogue between clubs and supporters over ticketing issues.

Manchester City and Liverpool fans joined together before Sunday's Premier League match at Etihad Stadium to unveil a banner protesting against the rise in ticket prices.

Manchester United fans protested outside Old Trafford before their win against Everton on 1 December after the club removed concessionary discounts on members' tickets.

It means no discount will be applied for children or pensioners, with all members' tickets being priced at £66.

United say the move affects only 3% of tickets.

Defending the changes, co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said: "I don't think it makes sense for a Manchester United ticket to cost less than a ticket to see Fulham."