Supporters of Liverpool, Everton, Manchester United and Man City will protest outside both Anfield and Old Trafford on Sunday
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Liverpool and City fans will unite before the game on Sunday (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Liverpool and Man City supporters will unite to protest against rising ticket prices ahead of their top-of-the-table clash at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. The Reds currently lead the Premier League table and are eight points clear of the reigning champions.
But supporters will put such rivalries aside, along with those of local-rivals Everton and Manchester United, and stand in a significant show of unity to highlight what they say is the "exploitation of loyal supporters”.
All but one Premier League club raised the price of their season tickets this season, while reports there is a growing concern that some clubs are now targeting the £30 cap on away tickets in the top flight.
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Fans from Liverpool’s Spirit of Shankly will join City’s 1894 and MCFC Fans Foodbank Support outside the foodbank collection point near the corner of the Kop and Sir Kenny Dalglish stands at 3pm.
Such a protest will follow similar action outside Old Trafford, where supporters of Manchester United and Everton will display a Stop Exploiting Loyalty banner by the Trinity statue before their game at 12.30pm.
Spirit of Shankly spokesman Gareth Roberts said: “It’s time for clubs to remember that their wealth and success are built on the unwavering loyalty of their supporters. That passionate support that fuels the creation of flags and banners, of songs, and vocal backing, comes from generational commitment to the cause.
“That support is being threatened by the price of football – from tickets to TV subscriptions, even down to the prices of food and drink on the concourse.
“Raising prices when financial pressures on fans are at an all-time high is an insult. We’re proud to unite with fans from Manchester in this campaign to fight for fairness.”
MCFC Fans Foodbank Support spokesperson Nick Clarke said: “There’s been increasing animosity between City and Liverpool fans in recent years due to the rivalry on the pitch, so we’re incredibly proud to stand together on this important issue.
“Tribalism holds football fans back from addressing the real threats to the game we built - working-class fans are being priced out before our eyes. We can reverse this trend.”