Man Utd issues scathing rebuke of Premier League decision as club takes action.
This article contains affiliate links, and we will receive a commission for any sales we generate from it. Man Utd kick-off at Crystal Palace at 8 pm on May 6. (Image: Getty) Manchester United have taken action after Premier League fixture changes condemned travelling supporters to a sixth late kick-off away from home this season.
The Red Devils’ clash against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park has been changed to an 8 pm kick-off on May 6, a bank holiday. Any supporters travelling via train would have to leave the match in the first half to reach Euston – 10 miles from the stadium – where the final train back to Manchester leaves at 9.39 pm. United’s away following was left furious earlier this month after being handed back-to-back night games in west London within six days – a 1-1 draw against Brentford and a 4-3 defeat at Chelsea.
The double-header followed late away games at Burnley, Sheffield United, and Newcastle United, with the Palace trip increasing the season tally to six, more than any other top-flight team. That change was one too many, with United informing supporters that they had contacted the Premier League to demand greater consideration for travelling fans. A statement released by the club expressed solidarity with the fans and mentioned they were writing to the Premier League to request greater consideration to be given to match-going fans when agreeing fixture schedules with broadcasters.
To support the travelling fans, Manchester United, together with their partner Adidas, announced they would offer free coach travel for supporters making the trip to Selhurst Park from Manchester.
