Manchester United Complain About Arsenal Over Looming FA Cup Showdown

• Manchester United have reportedly raised concerns about their FA Cup match against Arsenal next month
• The defending champions will face their rivals in the third round at the Emirates Stadium on January 12
• The bone of contention is said to be the number of tickets given to Ruben Amorim's team as the away side

Manchester United have reportedly filed a complaint against Arsenal over their coming FA Cup match next month.

The two giants were handed the toughest possible start to this season's FA Cup after they were drawn against each other in the third round.

Manchester United, who are the defending champions, will travel to the Emirates Stadium on January 12. The Red Devils surprisingly beat Manchester City in last season's final to give Erik ten Hag his second trophy in as many years.

What is the issue between Manchester United and Arsenal?

Mail Online, however, reports that a slight disagreement has ensued between Manchester United and Arsenal over the fans' allocation.

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According to the FA competition rules, the away team is supposed to get 15% of the stadium's capacity, which in this case is 9,000, given Emirates is a 60,000-seater stadium.

Manchester United file complaint against Arsenal

However, Manchester United was given a significantly lower number, which is unacceptable to Old Trafford chiefs. Attempts to resolve the issue between the two cubs are said to have failed, leaving United with no option but to file a complaint with the FA.

United feel that the kickoff of the game, 3 PM UK time, is ideal to prevent any crowd trouble. Matches have often been brought forward to ensure the security of fans is guaranteed.

This will be the 17th meeting between the two clubs in the FA Cup. They have already met in the league this season, where Arsenal beat Amorim's United 2-0 at the Emirates.

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Legit.ng had earlier reported on the full FA Cup draw with the Premier League clubs entering in the third round.

Manchester United's trip to Arsenal is the standout fixture of the round. Manchester City will play Salford, while this season's surprise package, Chelsea, will entertain Morecambe.

League leaders Liverpool will play Accrington Stanley, while hot-and-cold Tottenham travel to Tamworth.

Source: TUKO.co.ke