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'It's not acceptable': Newcastle owner Mike Ashley SLAMS Premier League pay-per-view scheme, suggesting cutting price to £4.95 as clubs prepare to discuss reduction

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley became the first Premier League club chief to go public against pay-per-view on Monday, slamming the 'unacceptable' asking price.

It comes as clubs attend a shareholders meeting on Tuesday in which they will discuss cutting the cost of the controversial PPV arrangement from £14.95 to £9.95 following a furious backlash from fans.

But Ashley says £4.95 would be a more acceptable price, writing in a statement: 'Charging £14.95 for single televised matches in the current climate is not acceptable to any football fan.

Mike Ashley believes the Premier League's new pay-per-view scheme is 'unacceptable'

Mike Ashley believes the Premier League's new pay-per-view scheme is 'unacceptable'

With fans still locked out of matches, the league have been charging u00a314.95 to view games
Instead of paying for games such as Brighton v West Brom, supporters have donated to charity

'Supporters have overwhelmingly rejected this offer and the Premier League must now act.