Manchester United slash ticket prices for derby after fan backlash

Manchester United have reduced ticket prices for next Sunday’s derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford after fans refused to pay the initial rates to watch Ruben Amorim’s struggling side.

Earlier this season, United faced backlash from fan groups for increasing ticket prices for members to a minimum of £66 and eliminating concessions for children and senior citizens.

Tickets for the upcoming Man City game initially did not sell out at these elevated prices, prompting the club to revert to a lower rate.

United, currently sitting 13th in the Premier League, made tickets available for purchase last week at the reduced price of £40 for members, with concessions priced at £25.

With the new pricing, the game is now expected to sell out. Future Premier League home matches are also being offered to members at prices below the previous minimum £66 threshold.

Despite these changes, United fans remain frustrated with the club’s pricing strategy since Sir Jim Ratcliffe took control of the football operations at Old Trafford last year.

Alongside the hike in match-day ticket prices, season ticket prices for next year have also increased.

To add to the discontent, long-time season ticket holders have been displaced from their prime seats along the halfway line to make way for higher-priced hospitality tickets.

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In response, the fan group 1958 has organized a protest against the price hikes during next week’s derby.

Supporters have been urged to participate in a “sit-in” by staying in their seats after the final whistle, sending a clear message to the club over the pricing issues.

Steve Crompton, a spokesman for The 1958, said: “I think probably one of the most impactful [protests] we’ve done was the sit-in.

“We will be running another one of those against City next weekend.”