The tie between Arsenal and Manchester United took place at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday 12 January 2025

The Professional Game Board (PGB) has sanctioned Arsenal FC for breaching the 2024-25 FA Cup Rule 192 in relation to its third round tie against Manchester United FC on Sunday 12 January 2025.

2024-25 FA Cup Rule 192 

The home club shall comply with any request for tickets made in accordance with Rule 191.

2024-25 FA Cup Rule 191

For competition matches other than a semi-final or the Final, the away club shall have the right to claim either:
(a) up to 15% of the tickets issued (up to a maximum of 9,000); or
(b) if the Ground is not all ticketed, up to 15% the Ground’s maximum capacity, provided that:
191.1. the tickets are for admission to a fully segregated area; and
191.2. the request for the tickets is made within four days of the relevant draw.

It was alleged that Arsenal FC had breached the 2024-25 FA Cup Rule 192, and the matter was referred to the PGB for consideration.

The PGB concluded that Arsenal FC had failed to comply with the 2024-25 FA Cup Rule 192 and imposed a suspended £500,000 fine.

The fine is suspended pending Arsenal FC’s confirmation that it is able to comply with this requirement for the 2025-26 FA Cup third round and continued compliance for any further rounds of this season’s competition.