Manchester United vs Manchester City: Fans flogging tickets for £1,600 a pair as furious demand sees prices soar
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THE Manchester derby is set to be one of the season’s stand-out fixtures.
But it appears that some Man United fans aren’t too concerned about watching it live – with some tickets on sale for £800 each.
The Red Devils host fierce rivals Man City at Old Trafford this Saturday, and all eyes will be on managers Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola.
Their explosive feud means that police will have to be extra vigilante on match day, with Mark Clattenburg the unlucky ref charged with officiating proceedings.
The likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic could make all the difference this weekend, even though as many as eight world-class names could miss out through injury or suspension.
And demand is so high that some United supporters have decided to sacrifice their seats in favour of some serious cash.
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Secondary selling sites including Stubhub have seen season ticket holders flogging seats to the highest bidders – with a place in the £2000-a-year 100 Club going for £800 each.
£126 face value tickets were changing hands for £650, and it seems some punters will be attending the match with considerably lighter wallets.
But whether these inflated prices continue remain to be seen, with a number of websites currently being investigated by the Competition and Markets Authority despite a group of MPs failing to see resale prices capped at 10 per cent above face value.