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Manchester United make player wage decision as they prepare for £20m hit

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English giants Manchester United will not ask players to defer or cut their wages during the coronavirus outbreak. The Red Devils have the highest wage bill in England but the Old Trafford club are willing to take a hit of £20m by not reducing player salaries.

United's decision comes after Arsenal players agreed in principle to a 12.5% wage cut on Friday, becoming the first Premier League team to do so.

However, the club's stance may be revised if the club is forced to repay television money for unplayed games or if matches next season are played behind closed doors, according to the Daily Telegraph.

After earning on average £4.26m per home game last season, the Old Trafford club are set to lose £21.3m from their remaining five home games

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