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Manchester United will take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, 31 October, with Michael Carrick's job hanging by a thread.
The support of the United faithful at Old Trafford has perhaps given Carrick a stay of execution, but another bad defeat this weekend could seal his fate.
The travelling Reds are expected to give Carrick their full backing regardless, but they would love to see their team win considering they will be up bright and early for the journey down south ahead of the lunchtime kick-off.
Below, we take a look at how much the trip is going to cost the average Man Utd fan.
Chelsea vs Man Utd away day cost breakdown
The biggest expense for Man Utd's away supporters this weekend is the travel. Getting from Manchester to London is never cheap, regardless of whether you drive, pay for a supporters' coach or get a train. The higher cost of living in London will also sting supporters who enjoy a pre-match drink or two.
Our calculations indicate the average Man Utd fan will pay £261.20 for Chelsea away on Saturday (if staying over) and £151.20 if completing the trip in a day.
| Ticket | £30 |
|---|---|
| Accommodation optional | £110 |
| Train | £80 |
| London Underground | £6.20 |
| Other travel | £5 |
| Food and drink | £30 |
| Total (without accommodation) | £151.20 |
| Total (with accommodation) | £261.20 |
Ticket
The match ticket is priced at £30, and this is fixed for all supporters who purchased their tickets through the club. Premier League rules stipulate that this is the maximum cost of a Premier League away ticket.
Travel
A day return ticket from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston on Saturday is currently priced at £135 without a railcard. Fans going by train will have will likely have purchased their tickets in advance for around £80. To guarantee they arrive at Stamford Bridge in time for kick-off, United fans will need to be on a train from Manchester before 8am.
Once in London, the cost of the London Underground needs to be considered. For United fans to get from Euston to Fulham Broadway (the closest station to Stamford Bridge) and back again, it will cost £6.20.
There is also the travel cost of getting to Manchester Piccadilly at the start of the day. Let's call this £5.
Accommodation
Some fans may travel down the night before the match to avoid the hassle of getting down to London in time for kick-off at 12:30. The average price for a one-night stay in a budget London hotel on Friday, 30 October is £110.
Food/drink
The worst thing about the early kick-off is that United fans won't have much time for socialising pre-match. The good thing about this, though, is that they won't spend much money. There will likely only be enough time for two or three pints and a hot dog, which still costs around £30 in London.