Man United escalate Arsenal ticket row and call for 1,000 tickets to be given to NEUTRAL fans – after failing to receive full away allocation for FA Cup clash
- Manchester United travel to Arsenal next Sunday in the third round of the FA Cup
- United had complained that the Gunners had failed to get them a full away assignment
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The ticket row between Manchester United and Arsenal has escalated, with the visitors now asking for the missing part of their allocation for Sunday’s FA Cup match to go to NEUTRALS.
Mail Sport revealed that United had filed a complaint with the FA after their hosts failed to provide them with the 9,000 seats they were entitled to under competition rules.
Instead, the Gunners – citing security concerns – only offered less than 8,000, much to the frustration of Old Trafford officials.
It is believed that United then offered to hand-pick the recipients of the disputed 1,000 seats, which are in the Emirates’ top tier of 60,000 seats.
They also wanted to suggest to security officials that they offer the tickets in question to families and children selected from the club’s charity before the 3pm kick-off.
However, their efforts were thwarted and with days to go until the match, and no move from Arsenal, United have contacted the FA with a unique plan.
The ticket row between Manchester United and Arsenal has escalated ahead of their FA Cup tie
Arsenal failed to give United their full 9,000 away allocation for the Emirates match
United have called on the FA to give the missing part of their allocation to neutral supporters
They asked for the tickets in question to be allocated to neutral countries selected by the FA itself. United’s suggestion is that the opportunity could be used to give those who do not often have the opportunity to attend matches, such as first responders and those involved in FA grassroots projects, the opportunity to watch a match between two of football’s biggest clubs view of the country. clubs.
Although United declined to comment, it is believed that if this latest plea falls on deaf ears and the seats remain empty, they will expect Arsenal to cover costs, with FA Cup receipts subject to a split between the clubs.
The club is committed to acting on behalf of its fans and remains of the view that there is no reason not to transfer the full allocation.
Liverpool faced similar problems last season when they were plucked from the hat to take on the Gunners. Initially they were only offered 5,200 tickets, but eventually settled for 7,600, fearing their continued position in the top tier.
Arsenal also declined to comment, although they are exploring ways in which the community could benefit. Under FA rules, away clubs are entitled to 15 percent of the venue’s capacity. As it stands, United’s allocation would be around 13 percent.
With the clock ticking, FA officials say they are aware of the situation and are working with both clubs to find a solution.
