We want more! Liverpool fans angry at reduced allocation for Arsenal FA Cup tie

By John Drayton

Published: 12:49 EST, 4 February 2014 | Updated: 12:49 EST, 4 February 2014

Liverpool supporters have reacted angrily after Arsenal revealed they would only allocate 5,168 tickets to travelling fans for the highly-anticipated FA Cup match at the Emirates.

The Gunners’ ground holds 60,338 and FA rules stipulate that 15 per cent of a ground’s total capacity can be handed to away fans – a total of 9,050.

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Liverpool supporters union Spirit of Shankly said: 'We are disappointed at today's announcement that we will only be receiving 5.168 tickets for the forthcoming FA Cup match against Arsenal.

'In our letter to both clubs last week, we made clear that as well as reduced ticket prices and consideration being taken for the impact on supporters travel arrangements with regards to any proposed kick off time, that we wished to be given the full 15% allocation in line with FA rule (21.(a)).

'This would amount to approximately 9,000 tickets, somewhat higher than the announced allocation.

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'As a result, we have immediately re-written to both clubs today to ask them to explain this decision, given the absurdity that a football club can designate an area as being available to away supporters yet then raise fears over potential safety issues.

'If necessary we will seek further information from the local authority, similar to action recently taken by our fellow supporters trust at Tottenham.'

Arsenal last week confirmed the game will be made a Category B fixture, meaning travelling supporters will not have to pay almost £100 for an away ticket.

The decision was made after the Spirit of Shankly wrote a letter to Arsenal urging them to lower the prices for the tie.

Small victory: Arsenal last week confirmed the game will be made a Category B fixture