David Cameron to look into Premier League ticket prices following Liverpool fans protest

Liverpool fans were outraged when the Merseyside club announced their intention to charge up to £77 for tickets

Liverpool fans hold up a banner protesting at prices during the 2-2 draw with Sunderland (PA)

David Cameron has vowed to investigate the rising cost of football tickets after Liverpool supporters staged a mass walk-out during their Premier League match against Sunderland on Saturday.

Liverpool fans were outraged when the Merseyside club announced their intention to charge up to £77 for tickets set to go on sale in their new Main Stand extension.

Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions after the issue was raised by Labour’s Clive Efford on Wednesday, Cameron said: “I will look very carefully at the suggestion the honourable gentleman makes because I think there is a problem here when some clubs put up prices very rapidly every year, even though so much of the money for football actually comes from sponsorship, equipment and other sources so I’ll look very carefully at what he says.”

Despite the fact that Premier League teams are in line to share £8bn in television money next season, some top-flight clubs continue to increase the price of admittance to their stadia on match days.

Meanwhile, Football Supporters’ Federation chairman Malcolm Clarke says recent negative headlines could set English clubs on the path towards setting a £30 limit on away tickets.

“The proposal to have a £30 cap on away tickets was blocked by a number of clubs but with the publicity and focus on the issue there is now a groundswell of support for change.

“When the clubs meet again to discuss the issue hopefully it will get the required level of support. It won’t necessarily be as much as we want, but at least a 30 cap on away prices would be a good start.”