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Man Utd fans angry over Friday change for Brighton match

Manchester United fans are angry over the scheduling of a Friday night game at Brighton.

United fans are protesting about the switch of the Seagulls' final home game for TV at the start of the Bank Holiday weekend, from Saturday May 5 (3pm) to Friday May 4 (8pm).

Manchester United Supporters' Trust said: "Expecting our loyal away supporters to travel over 250 miles in pre-bank holiday traffic shows either ignorance or contempt for the implications for fans that both our team and the broadcasters themselves rely on to create the atmosphere that is central to the game.

"We will continue to work with the FSF and other supporter groups to press broadcasters and the PL to be much more responsive for next season's TV selections, but if that is not forthcoming they may expect to see more active responses from fans as frustration grows over the issue."

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