A lot of Leeds United fans are delighted to hear that they have been given 8,000 tickets for their third-round tie with Arsenal in the FA Cup.
The match will be played on the 6th of January and will also be covered by the BBC, but still, 8,000 mad Leeds fans will get to go to the Emirates and watch their team in a big match.
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This has pleased many Leeds fans who can’t wait.
? #LUFC have been allocated 8,000 tickets for next month's FA Cup Third Round tie against Arsenal, which will go on sale from Wednesday
— Leeds United (@LUFC) December 9, 2019
8000 Leeds in london?
Can’t wait to not go because I didnt walk on my on my hands to Paris in 1975— |Elliott| (@Elliott_LUFCx) December 9, 2019
Carnage
— Toby Brannan (@TobyBrannan3) December 9, 2019
Easy win for Leeds.
— Christensen FC (@_uncleleo_) December 9, 2019
Been calling for this system for years
— Steven (@Kandol20) December 9, 2019
#loyalty
Well done @LUFCTickets for considering the most loyal first #getin #lufc— OnOnOn (@WhinmoorWhite) December 9, 2019
Well played on how the tickets are distributed.
Helps everyone— Debbington (@DebsHLUFC) December 9, 2019
What do we think?
The Emirates has a capacity of 60,000, and FA rules state that up to 15% of the ground can be given to away fans for FA Cup matches – so for the Gunners to provide Leeds with 8,000 tickets is generous.
However, the fact the game is on a Monday night means that getting back will be a struggle – with the majority going to have to rely on coaches put on by the club and the various supporter groups.
However, the game itself should be a great occasion, and if the Whites put out a strong team, they will have a chance of beating an Arsenal side who are have been rather inconsistent.
Of course, Bielsa’s priority is promotion, but wouldn’t it be good for the travelling fans to see a strong starting XI that could challenge the Gunners.