Published 14:57 IST, March 26th 2020
Man United could lose up to £6 million to reimburse fans due to coronavirus outbreak
Man United have considered the option of reimbursing fans for the remaining games at Old Trafford. However, not all Man United fans with tickets are eligible.
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Premier League giants Manchester United are considering option of reimbursing fans for last few Premier League games of season. 'Man United reimbursing fans' news comes after Premier League suspension which means games will t be played until April 30. However, only holders of a Man United season ticket will be eligible for reimbursement.
Premier League suspension: Man United reimbursing fans
FA issued a statement which confirmed that games in English top flight would be played until April 30 at least. re is a high possibility that season might be extended and remaining games might have to be played behind closed doors amid coronavirus outbreak. refore, resolution of Man United reimbursing fans has been trending on social media as rest of games at Old Trafford might t be played.
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Man United reimbursing fans but only Man United season ticket holders
news might t be for all of United faithful that attend games at Old Trafford. Only Man United season ticket holders can avail of option to obtain a refund. With remainder of season still up in air, Man United season ticket holders will be able to get some compensation from 20-time league champions, which will pay for cost of ir tickets.
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Man United reimbursing fans: How much will it cost?
According to Mirror, Man United reimbursing fans would set English club back by £6 million. An aver league game at Old Trafford usually attracts 50,000 Man United season ticket holders. Man United reimbursing fans with a season ticket would cost club around £1.5 million per game. With four more league games to be played at Old Trafford - against Sheffield United, Bournemouth, Southampton and West ham, as well as a Europa League last-16 second-leg against LASK - Red Devils could lose up to £6 million for reimbursing Man United season ticket holders.
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Premier League suspension: Coronavirus outbreak
Premier league suspension has caused unrest among Liverpool faithful as Reds are in hunt for ir first Premier League title in 30 years. Liverpool are only six points away from clinching title as well as a staggering 25 points ahead of second-placed Manchester City on table.
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14:57 IST, March 26th 2020