I wasn’t aware of this as I didn’t go (or attempt to) the last time we went there in the cup, but if the above is correct I suspect you’re right and that they’ll try it on again, especially as it’s likely to be a clash between two of the top 3 sides in the league.
Fucking joke as it’s one of the few opportunities for non members to get on the FA Cup away ladder if we get the allocation that we’re actually meant to.
The FA need to get tough with Arsenal on this.
Options:
1. If they are unable to comply with the ruling then they lose home advantage and the tie is played at Anfield.
2. If Liverpool fans in the upper tier makes them
nervous, then the lower tier at The Emirates accommodates 24000. Plenty of seats to allocate 9000 tickets to Liverpool on the lower tier. If they need to put additional segregation infrastructure in place then they have plenty of time to do so.
3. If options 1 and 2 are unworkable then the capacity for the game is reduced to 40000 thus fairly giving us 6000 as 15% of capacity. This capacity reduction remains in place for future games until Arsenal is able to cater for a greater number of visitors.!
4. If upper tier is unsafe for away fans then it is unsafe per se and tickets should not be sold to Arsenal fans.
5. Even with a supposed 6000 allocation it is more likely to be 5800 as per last League Cup game.
The FA should insist that clubs are able to facilitate the 15% rule before accepting their entry to the competition. (Perhaps some leeway for lower leagues on this).
Liverpool need to be strong with this.
All a bit early and they surprise us and we get 9000. I won’t hold my breath.