Pupils and parents are being warned that supporting Manchester United at school comes at an extra cost of £10 compared to their City rivals. As kids return to school after the summer break, all 20 Premier League clubs are offering classroom items for sale. Stationery and pencil cases adorned with team crests are on sale, sparking a price rivalry between the Manchester clubs. Manchester City is selling a backpack for £25, while Manchester United’s equivalent is priced at £35, making it one of the most expensive in the league.
Notably, Arsenal and Chelsea also place a premium on their backpacks, pricing them similarly to Manchester United. In contrast, Newcastle United offers a magpie-branded backpack for a more reasonable £16. Additionally, lunch bags featuring club badges are popular choices among fans, with only Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur selling lunch boxes in their club shops, priced at £15 each.
The return of Ipswich Town to the top tier of English football sees them launching a back-to-school line, including a £15 lunchbox. Manchester United also offers a pencil case set for a hefty £35, making it the costliest in the league. Interestingly, Arsenal does not offer a pencil case in their club shop, while Southampton boasts the most expensive branded pencil case at £10.
Manchester City describes its backpack as a stylish accessory that reflects team spirit, while Manchester United’s backpack is touted for proudly displaying fan support. Newcastle United emphasizes elegance and functionality in their bag, while West Ham United offers a cost-effective option featuring their club mascot.
With the school term starting, football fans are faced with choices between showing off their team allegiances and managing their budgets. The various price points for school items across Premier League clubs provide fans with options to express their support for their favourite teams while considering their wallets.