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REUTERS/PETER NICHOLLS
[Saba
Sports News] Manchester City, the Premier League football club, recently sent
out an email to its fans, notifying them of the increased ticket prices for
seats in the upcoming season. This announcement has sparked dissatisfaction and
frustration among the fans, considering that Manchester City season tickets
have been consistently rising in price each year. It has been reported that the
average price increase for the 36,000 seats is around 5%. Moreover, Manchester
City has been raising ticket prices almost every year over the past decade, a
trend that has not gone unnoticed by the club’s supporters. The fans argue that
the timing of these price hikes is unfavorable, as the club is currently
enjoying record levels of profits and revenue. Some Manchester City fans
speculate that the increase in prices is a deliberate strategy to discourage
fans from purchasing season tickets, resulting in a lower number of season
tickets sold. Instead, the club may seek to maximize revenue by selling seats
individually for each game.