“When will Premier League football clubs learn to stop taking the loyalty of their fans for granted?” Liverpool fans had the dubious honour of out-drinking Everton supporters last season, consuming 7,000 pints per game compared to 5,250. However, Anfield’s capacity (45,400) is larger than Goodison’s (40,200).
Everton spokesman Ian Ross said: “Our prices are competitive with other clubs. Surely MPs have better things to do than pick on football clubs, which is all they seem to do these days.”
Mr Foster’s survey also highlighted high prices at some top rugby league clubs, including St Helens (£3). But Warrington (£2.70) and Wigan (£2.70) were cheaper than average.
However, both Everton and Liverpool were easy on the wallet compared to Chelsea. The London club charges £4 per pint – “excess” takings of £353,400 per season.
Across the Premiership as a whole, fans spent £1.7m too much on overall takings of £11m – having drunk a staggering 178,175 pints before and during matches.
Arsenal, Manchester City, West Ham and Fulham all charge £3.50. Wigan, who share their stadium with the rugby league club, charge £2.70.
