Man City will "freeze season-ticket prices next season," matching the commitment made by ManU, Arsenal and Chelsea, according to the BBC. Man City supporters' organization the 1894 Group, which has criticized the club's ticket prices, said that it was a "step in the right direction." But, in a statement, the group added, "It's vital we keep the pressure on the club and use our collective voices" (BBC, 4/5). SKY SPORTS' Nadeem Badshah reported the organization said that it will "continue to lobby the club in an effort to ensure tickets remain affordable." The statement added, "We see ticket prices being an ongoing issue for our fanbase. It's not just about today but also what happens over the next few years and we'll be ready to publicly push forward fans' concerns whenever it is needed" (SKY SPORTS, 4/5). In Manchester, Rob Pollard opined the decision to freeze season ticket prices is a "welcome one," but it was "the least the club could do given the circumstances." Man City is "set to net increased television revenue next season" when the Premier League’s new £5.1B ($7.2B) deal kicks in, with the club’s "constantly increasing commercial revenue" also swelling its coffers. Ticket money is becoming "less and less vital to the ongoing development of the squad and the club’s infrastructure" (MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS, 4/5).
