"We should get rid of the blanket concept as any unfairness supporters feel once they spend less to visit absent games," will soon be eliminated says one Rip down! Fans show signals protesting ticket prices in the stands Rival fans have joined together to try and drive down admission costs for away fans. They've written to Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore to try and get the issue discussed at today's (Thursday) chairman's meeting. It was outlined earlier in 2013 when Manchester City fans stayed away from the Emirates after being charged A62 but it is a national issue as Arsenal fans need to pay similar prices at the Etihad, Old Trafford, QPR and Chelsea. The followers need the Premier League to encourage clubs to lessen rates because of the new TV deal and also remove the principle which causes clubs to charge home and away fans the same price for seats. Bob Payton, of the Arsenal Supporters' Trust, said: "It is a national issue, not only an Arsenal issue. We must get rid of the blanket rule as any unfairness supporters sense will be removed when they spend less to go to away games. "Arsenal, Spurs, Manchester United and Chelsea are charged the most for away games as to be able to stand up the costs since those games are seen by the home club. So the Trusts came together to raise and try the issue." Supporters carry a in the stands associated with the price tag on seats Missouri Earlier this year, Manchester United fans were charged A20 for their FA Cup tie at Upton Park consistent with a particular supply - but West Ham fans were then charged more than double for the replay. Oli Winton, of the Manchester United Supporters' Trust, said: "Since price banding started we've been classed because the top price group. We might be considered a club but that doesn't mean our followers are rich. "Manchester United were useful in getting prices reduced at Upton Park but they still charged significantly more than double at Old Trafford."
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