Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs to be impacted by 'key' new UEFA rule this season

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are all set to be impacted by a new UEFA ruling confirmed this week that will be music to the ears of supporters who follow their clubs across Europe.

The European football governing body has confirmed that a new cap on away ticket prices will be introduced for continental tournaments ahead of the 2024/25 competitions getting underway this month. The news comes after supporter group united to share concerns over increasing prices with UEFA.

Away tickets for the Champions League, Europa League and the Conference League will now be sold at a set price in a move that looks set to benefit football fans.

Arsenal are joined by Liverpool, Manchester City and Aston Villa in the Champions League this season. Ticket prices in that tournament will be capped at £50 or €60 per match, as per the Daily Express.

Tottenham Hotspur are joined by Manchester United in the Europa League. Tickets for that competition will cost £33 per match.

Meanwhile, Chelsea play in the Conference League. Those tickets will be just £16 for away fans.

In a statement, UEFA said: "UEFA has today announced a reduction on the maximum ticket prices that home clubs can charge visiting fans across its three men’s club competitions – a decision that underscores UEFA’s commitment to making European football more accessible and affordable for all supporters.

"This decision, endorsed by the UEFA Club Competitions Committee, highlights the crucial role that fans play in creating the exciting atmosphere that defines the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League and acknowledges the passionate support that fans provide their teams during crucial away matches. By making away matches more accessible to fans, UEFA aims to preserve this unique aspect of European football culture."

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin celebrated a 'key step' in 'enhancing the matchday experience for all fans' as the price cap news was announced. He added: "By introducing more fan-friendly policies, we continue our mission to keep football as an inclusive sport where supporters who travel across Europe to follow their teams are valued and recognised.”

The decision from UEFA comes in a season that will see the number of away fixtures for some clubs in the Champions League increase up to eight, depending on their finish position in the new league format. The previous maximum number of away fixtures a team could play was six.