(Reuters) - Newcastle United supporters will cover the longest distance by road and part with the most money during a busy run of Premier League fixtures over the festive period, according to a study published on Friday. Rafa Benitez' 14th-placed team will travel to Merseyside to face leaders Liverpool at Anfield on Dec. 26 before visiting London to play Watford at Vicarage Road three days later. The study analyses the costs incurred by the supporters of 92 clubs across the English top flight and Football League for fixtures between Dec. 26 and Jan. 3. Premier League fans will spend an average of 122 pounds each over that period, with supporters of the second-tier Championship clubs close behind at nearly 111 pounds each. Fulham fans will travel the fewest miles and spend just under 49 pounds each, as their only away fixture in the period is a 20-mile trip to fellow London side Arsenal.

Source: The Star December 21, 2018 17:03 UTC