Man Utd fan ‘KICKED OUT’ of FA Cup draw after make protest against ticket prices

A MANCHESTER UNITED fan claims he was 'kicked out' of the FA Cup draw at Old Trafford after protesting live on BBC against the club's rising ticket prices.

The draw for the third round took place on Monday evening at Manchester Utd's home ground.

Ruben Amorim's side played out a blockbuster draw against record 14-time winners Arsenal in the Emirates.

But a Red Devils supporter used the location of the draw to make a point of the club's owners.

Man Utd have increased Old Trafford tickets to an astonishing £66 per match.

They have also abolished concessions for children and pensioners, a move which sparked protests ahead of their 4-0 win over Everton on Sunday.

BBC presenter Kelly Somers was surrounded by Man Utd fans as she covered the FA Cup draw – with the trophy next to her.

But as she spoke to the camera, one person held up their phone with the text: “£66 thieves”.

The person believed responsible for the act later turned to X and said, “I got kicked out for this.”

SunSport has contacted Man Utd for comment.

Man Utd's Supporters' Trust have also criticized the decision to increase ticket prices.

Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has cut costs in many different areas since taking charge of Man Utd's football operations.

He let go of 250 employees, stopped paying Sir Alex Ferguson's £2million-a-year ambassadorial salary, canceled the Christmas party and axed company credit cards and private drivers.

He has also abolished staff lunches, accommodation, extra tickets and post-match parties.

As well as Arsenal vs Man Utd, a number of other third round matches have caught the eye, including Manchester City vs Salford, Tamworth vs Tottenham and Everton vs Peterborough, which could see Ashley Young take on son Tyler.

All matches will take place on the weekend of January 11, 2025.

The 32 winners of the third round will win £115,000, while the losers will take home £25,000.

All matches will be completed on the day, with replays scrapped in favor of extra time and penalties in the event of a stalemate.