By Daniel Edu
Arsenal could find themselves in hot water with UEFA ahead of their Champions League semifinal showdown with Paris Saint-Germain, following reports that the club may breach regulations concerning away fan allocations.The first leg of the much-anticipated tie is scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, at the Emirates Stadium. But controversy is already brewing over ticket arrangements for visiting supporters.UEFA rules stipulate that 5% of a stadium’s capacity must be reserved for away fans. At the Emirates, that equates to approximately 3,000 seats for PSG supporters. However, reports from *Sport Bible*, citing *France Bleu*, indicate that Arsenal plans to allocate only 2,500 tickets—500 short of the required number.Adding to the concerns, Arsenal’s away ticket office reportedly remains closed, just days before kickoff. The delay has sparked frustration among PSG fans, who fear they may be sidelined during a critical European fixture.The two clubs previously met earlier this season, with Arsenal securing a 2-0 win. On that occasion, PSG supporters received their full ticket allocation without incident. This time, though, Arsenal’s apparent deviation from UEFA’s standard is raising eyebrows.PSG are said to be preparing a formal response, with club officials working to ensure their fans receive the proper number of tickets. If Arsenal fails to comply, they could face disciplinary action from UEFA.This isn’t the first time Arsenal has faced accusations over ticket allocation. During an FA Cup tie with Manchester United earlier this season, the club reportedly reduced the away allocation from 9,000 to 8,000, despite FA rules permitting a larger contingent.With tensions already mounting between the two sides, the off-field row could cast a shadow over what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
