Arsenal director Danny Fizman has defended an
increase of 4.5% in season tickets prices at the Emirates
Stadium.
After a four-year price freeze, the cost of the cheapest ticket
has risen from £885 to £925 for next season. The hike means
Arsenal's prices are £275 more expensive than the next highest
club, Liverpool, but Fizman insists tickets remain good value.
"There are often comparisons made and we seem to be expensive,
but it's never apples for apples," he said. "Our season tickets
include cup and Champions League games, which other clubs charge
extra for.
"In fact they charge a premium for them. Our prices should be
judged in that way rather than on the pure top line number." He
added: "We've held the prices for four years but there is
substantial inflation in football.
"Rather than keep holding prices back and then having a huge
increase, we think it's better to have a small, steady increase
rather than a big jump."<!-- E BO -->