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Premier League supporters to protest against rising ticket prices

Premier League fans are set to stage a number of protests this weekend to highlight the increasing costs of match tickets in the division.

Supporters' groups from all 20 top-flight clubs, as well as fans of Football League sides, are due to participate in the Football Supporters' Federation's (FSF) "Twenty's Plenty for Away Tickets" campaign.

They will be protesting against the cost of tickets and will call on clubs to cut their prices -- including introducing a cap of £20 for away fans -- with the Daily Mirror reporting the average price of a Premier League ticket at £53.76 makes the division the most expensive in the world.

FSF chief executive Kevin Miles said: "Over the past 25 years money has flowed into football enriching players, owners, executives and agents -- we think it's about time fans saw some of the benefits too. Nine out of 10 fans feel that football is too expensive but fans' loyalty and commitment to their clubs is being exploited.

"The impact of rising prices has been particularly felt by away fans at Premier League level, who also have to contend with high travel costs and kick-off times changed for TV, and that's why we've focused on away fans with our 'Twenty's Plenty' campaign.

"It's not just the Premier League where we see high prices though -- every week we hear from fans unhappy at ticket costs lower down the pyramid. The FSF believes that prices have to come down and on the first weekend in October, fans from across the country will deliver that message."

Fans have often campaigned against Premier League ticket prices in the past, with Manchester City supporters protesting two years ago after being asked pay £62 to see their team face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.