LONDON — Arsenal have been handed a suspended fine of £500,000 for violating ticketing regulations during their FA Cup third-round clash against Manchester United in January.
The breach occurred when Arsenal failed to provide the full allocation of 9,000 tickets to visiting Manchester United supporters for the match at the Emirates Stadium, which ended in a 1-1 draw before Arsenal lost on penalties.
Reports suggest Arsenal allocated only 8,000 tickets to United fans, citing safety concerns as the reason for the shortfall.
The suspended fine means Arsenal will avoid immediate payment but face potential penalties if similar breaches occur in the future.
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