Discussions have been held between the rival clubs, but the current proposed allocation—believed to be just under 8,000—has been deemed unacceptable by Old Trafford officials. As a last resort, the matter has now been escalated to the FA.
Sources reveal that United believe the Emirates, being a large and modern stadium, is well-equipped to handle the crowd, especially with the game’s kick-off time moved to 3 pm to mitigate potential issues.
Despite giving Arsenal time to meet their demands, United have encountered ongoing obstacles and have reluctantly taken their case to the authorities. While the club declined to comment, the prevailing sentiment within United is a strong commitment to advocating for their supporters and securing the appropriate ticket allocation.
This isn’t the first time United has faced challenges over ticket allocations for matches in London. In 2022, the Manchester United Supporters’ Trust even considered legal action after a reduced allocation was offered for a Premier League fixture at Chelsea due to policing concerns.
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