Manchester City fans banner criticizing increase in season ticket prices spotted at Arsenal clash

Manchester City fans are unhappy with the rise in season ticket prices and had a banner to show it at the Etihad Stadium.

before the enormous Premier League title race crash against ArsenalThe 1894 supporters' club displayed the motto addressed to the club's owners.

The banner read: “Record profits but record prices. Stop exploiting our loyalty.”

The banner was published following the decision by the Premier League champions to increase season ticket prices by an average of five per cent next year.

This has caused anger among City fans, who feel that they are being excluded from seeing their club.

The Citizens announced an incredible £712m in revenue in their latest set of accounts, but the price of a season ticket continues to rise.

The game at the Etihad was the first home game since the changes were emailed to fans, and fans made it very clear what they thought about the price change.

The cost of living in the UK has risen in recent years, and fans are frustrated by rising season ticket prices. However, the club argues that the price increases are due to rising operating costs, inflation and because other Premier League clubs have done the same.

But the fact that it was done without consultation has upset groups of supporters.

Before the Arsenal game, pep guardiola He was asked about the situation and expressed his sympathy for the fans.

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He said: “Absolutely (I get it).

“People will support us unconditionally. The team is the team, they don't get involved, they respect all opinions.

“I know it's a delicate topic, but on Sunday they will be with us.

“Now that we have played the last few Premier League games at home with our people, I am pretty sure that they will give us what we need to perform at our best. Right now, every game is very important.”

And the City fans were with their team, but the Citizens could not break Arsenal and were forced to draw 0-0 to ensure the title race remained open.

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