'It’s a circus': Manchester United slashes ticket prices for derby after fans refuse to pay his cost; netizens react

As fans eagerly wait for the first Manchester derby of 2025, which is to be held next Sunday, April 6th, at Old Trafford, Manchester United have slashed the ticket prices against Manchester City, as fans refused to pay to watch Ruben Amorim's struggling side.

In a surprising twist, Manchester United were lashed out at by fans earlier this season for increasing the prices for members to stand at home games to a minimum of ?66, and they also removed all concessions for children and OAPs.

Moreover, the fans' groups of 1958 have now arranged a protest at the price hikes for next week's derby.

Unhappy fans arrange protests for the price hike

According to The Sun UK report, fans have been asked to stage a 'sit-in' by staying in their seats following the final whistle against Pep Guardiola's team.

The report also noted that fans have been unhappy with the club for increasing the ticket prices, especially since Sir Jim Ratcliffe has taken charge of the football operations. Not only this, but the ticket price for the matchday for fans during the season has gone up.

Hence, the fans' group of 1958 has arranged a protest at the price hikes for next week's derby. Thousands of United fans protested before Arsenal visited Old Trafford last month.

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Fans react on social media

Moreover, a social media user reacted to the ticket price surge for the Manchester derby. The user said, It's an absolute circus, tagging INEOS to indicate towards INEOS's chief, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who has been heavily criticised over the past year as he sanctioned a huge cost-cutting programme to balance the books at Old Trafford.

Another said, "Fans should all come together to also try and get TV subscriptions reduced.People in the UK and Ireland are being absolutely fleeced to watch soccer.In the US they pay a fraction to see virtually every game."

"Derby tickets still available, Club is desperate for revenue, prices are slashed, we will never give up until they go #GlazersOutNOW #MUFC ?"

The move of ticket prices has been by supporters, as Manchester United are enduring a dreadful season and spending most of the first half of the season in the bottom half of the Premier League table.?