Published 23:21 IST, March 27th 2020
Manchester United support Premier League completion, helping out season ticket holders
Manchester United are in support of completing their remaining fixtures and have issued a reimbursement for season ticket holders at Old Trafford
Premier League outfit Manchester United have revealed that they support the ambition of completing all tournaments this season, despite the major impact caused by the coronavirus lockdown. Manchester United issued a statement offering season ticket holders a pro-rata rebate against their season tickets for next year, or a pro-rata cash refund if the season is cancelled or played behind closed doors. While the threat of the COVID-19 still looms large, Manchester United are currently sixth on the Premier League table before the English top-flight was suspended.
Manchester United issue statement regarding coronavirus lockdown
Manchester United have announced their statement on social media platform Twitter confirming their support for completing their remaining games. The Red Devils are still in the Europa League, FA Cup, and have a chance of securing a top-four berth in the Premier League. However, all competitions have been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic in a bid to prevent the COVID-19 plague from spreading any further.
Premier league suspended: coronavirus lockdown
The Premier League has been suspended at least until April 30, however, it's realistically improbable for the top-flight league to resume soon after the given period. There have been rumours of the Premier League possibly getting cancelled with another option of the season being labelled null and void. But Manchester United have made their stance clear on the coronavirus pandemic situation insisting that the games in their respective competitions should be completed.
Premier League suspended: Manchester United season ticket holders to get a bonus
With the coronavirus lockdown imposed, people are unable to leave their homes. There has been a suggestion of the remaining fixtures being played behind close doors. If that option is chosen, the Manchester United fans with season tickets will be able to recoup some of their expenses over the matches. The final day to apply for a refund is May 1.
Updated 23:21 IST, March 27th 2020