ARSE TO BE MOVED

Manchester United and Arsenal could be on a collision course over the rescheduling of their crucial Premier League fixture at Highbury.

League officials have confirmed the match, which could prove pivotal in the destination of the title, will definitely be moved from its original date on Easter Monday, April 21 - both clubs look set to be involved in important Champions League quarter-final second-leg ties that week.

United have traditionally brought the game forward by two or three months, as was the case with their home clash with Liverpool last season, to avoid an end of season backlog.

Arsenal though will probably be eager to delay the fixture as long as possible, keeping it as a fall-back in case they slip behind the chief threat to their championship.

That situation is also likely to appeal to broadcasters Sky, who will hope to have as much riding on the game is possible.

Windows of opportunity are scarce however. The Premier League have already ruled out a January re-arrangement, while if either club has a lengthy FA Cup run, the situation would become more complicated still.

Already there are only six free midweek dates between the end of January and the final game of the campaign on May 11, and these include dates kept free for FA Cup replays.

If either side makes it through to the Champions League semi-final, the latest date for the fixture to be played would be April 30.

WORTHINGTON CUP SEMI FINAL

Manchester United have progressed to the Worthington Cup Semi Final, and will play Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford in the 1st leg to be played on Tuesday 7January.

SALES TO ST/LMTB HOLDERS
Sales will commence to Season/LMTB Holders who can purchase their own seats at the times stated below on production of voucher 29 (duly completed) and their membership card. Alternatively ST/LMTB Holders unable to make a personal application can purchase their own seat by telephoning the MUFC Ticket Line on 0870 442 1994 at the same times giving details of their customer number and credit/debit card (Please note an administration fee of 3 % per transaction is charged).

Friday 20 December 9.00am to 5.00pm
Sunday 22 December 8.30am to 1.00pm
Monday 23 December 9.00am to 5.00pm
Tuesday 24 December 8.00am to 12.00pm

ADDITIONALLY, ALL SEASON/LMTB HOLDERS WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE AUTOMATIC CUP SCHEME SHOULD NOTE THAT TICKETS WILL BE PROCESSED DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF SALES.

ST/LMTB Holders who wish to purchase other than their usual seat can do so on Friday 27 December from 9am to 5pm, by telephoning the MUFC Ticket Line or alternatively by making an IMMEDIATE postal application enclosing letter of application, relevant voucher (duly completed), first class sae, open cheque (made payable to MUFC) or credit/debit card details (please note, an administration fee of 3% per transaction is charged).

Please ensure the incoming envelope is clearly marked “WORTHINGTON CUP”.

SALES TO MEMBERS:
Members are requested to make an IMMEDIATE postal application enclosing match ticket order form, payment and sae or alternatively supporters can make an immediate on-line application.

TICKET PRICES:

We have made a commitment to offer tickets with a minimum discount of 33%.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PRICES STATED ON THE APPLICATION FORM WILL BE INCORRECT LEAGUE PRICES. Members prices are as follows (subject to availability):

North and South Stands Upper and Lower £18
North Stand 2nd Tier £16
North East / West Quadrants Upper and Lower £15
East and West Stand Upper £15
East and West Stand 2nd Tier £15
Family Stand £15
North Stand 3rd Tier £13
East and West Lower £12

A half price facility is available to under 16s and over 65s.