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Arsenal have been punished by the FA for breaching regulations during their third round FA Cup loss to Manchester United last season. The Gunners have received a suspended £500,000 fine for violating ticket allocation rules after United were allocated just 8,000 seats for their cup tie when they should have received 15 per cent of the stadium capacity.

To satisfy that requirement, 9,000 tickets ought to have been provided to United, though Arsenal contended that safety regulations prevented them from fulfilling this demand.

These capacity rules differ in the Premier League where smaller allocations can be provided. This explains why away sections appear considerably larger during cup fixtures. READ MORE : Manchester United bidder confirms takeover interest as offe

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