Two mayors have joined calls for the FA Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Liverpool to be moved away from Wembley
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The tie between the top two teams in the Premier League is due to take place over the weekend of 16-17 April, but the exact date and kick-off time is yet to be confirmed. However, supporters groups from both clubs have complained about having to travel to London over the Easter weekend, when no direct trains to the capital are available from either city due to engineering works.
And now, Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram, the mayors of Greater Manchester and the Liverpool city region respectively, have written a joint letter to the FA.In it they call for a rethink and offered to help facilitate a venue change. They say fans have been put in"an unfair position" facing"excessive cost and inconvenience".
"When you factor in the rising costs of fuel, it is clear that supporters of both clubs attending this game will face excessive cost and inconvenience - and that is before any environmental impact is considered.
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