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FA powerless over Arsenal allocation

The Football Association have responded to the outcry over Everton's reduced allocation for next month's FA Cup Quarter Final tie at Arsenal by admitting that the final decision rests with the host club's Safety Advisory Group.

In a statement released on their website aimed at clarification the ruling for away-ticket allocations for FA Cup ties, a spokesman for the governing body said:

"FA Cup rules allow for an away allocation of up to 15% of the home stadium.

"However this is subject to the local Safety Advisory Group (SAG) agreeing to that ticket allocation number.

"Although we appreciate the disappointment in the SAG not granting [Everton] the full 15% allocation, it is nearly double the amount of tickets that Everton would have received for the Premier League fixture at the Emirates back in December.

"The FA does not have any input into the decision of the SAG and cannot change it as this is a matter of health and safety."

Quotes sourced from: thefa.com

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