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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson

Manchester United fans threaten legal action over ticket cut at Chelsea

Manchester United player scarves on sale before the game at home to Arsenal last month.
Manchester United originally sold 2,994 tickets for their game at Chelsea. Photograph: Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty Images

Manchester United Supporters Trust has threatened legal action against Hammersmith and Fulham council after the cut to the ticket allocation for the club’s visit to Chelsea on 22 October.

Lawyers for MUST have demanded a new safety certificate for 3,000 travelling fans be issued and have warned they may otherwise start judicial review proceedings, with an emergency hearing sought in the high court.

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