Following a backlash from supporters, Arsenal have backed down on plans to charge season ticket holders a surcharge for the upcoming Champions League clash with Barcelona. The fee, up to £30, was due to be added to the cost of next season's season ticket renewal unless fans opted out of going to the match. While there's no promise that the club won't impose a similar charge in the future, they admit that the manner in which the communicated the additional cost was poor. A statement reads: 'We have listened to our fans and recognise that there is confusion about the basis of our long-standing policy on charges for the seven cup games in our season ticket package. 'We believe that this...
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