Man United will launch investigation into how Rangers fans got tickets for home areas at Old Trafford and promise 'strongest possible sanctions'
Man United will launch investigation into how Rangers fans got tickets for home areas at Old Trafford and promise 'strongest possible sanctions'
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Manchester United will launch an investigation after a number of Rangers fans were able to get tickets in areas of Old Trafford designated for home supporters. The club have also promised the 'strongest possible sanctions' for any registered ticket holders who might have helped sell them on.
![[But a significant amount of away fans were able to secure seats in home sections]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/24/00/94459177-14319707-image-a-64_1737677363189.jpg)
Over 3,500 Rangers supporters were officially inside the stadium for the Europa League group stage match but significantly more appeared to have been able to secure a seat in the home end, resulting in complaints to United and the police. Ahead of the game, United had put preventative measures in place to prevent away supporters from entering home sections.
![[Rangers supporters were escorted to the ground by a large group of police officers]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/24/00/94459207-14319707-image-a-65_1737677368261.jpg)
However, a number of clips showing groups of individuals in Rangers tops chanting in a home section concourse quickly began to circulate on social media. United have since insisted they took the 'strictest possible' steps. Around 3,500 Rangers supporters watched their side's 2-1 defeat by Manchester United.
![[Cyriel Dessers' late strike looked to have secured Rangers a memorable point on the road]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/24/00/94459399-14319707-image-a-68_1737677450220.jpg)
But a significant amount of away fans were able to secure seats in home sections. Rangers supporters were escorted to the ground by a large group of police officers. Hundreds of Rangers fans in the home end at Old Trafford openly chanting “your city is Blue” before the game tonight…😨😳 pic.twitter.com/MkttCLx9Qr.
![[But United captain Bruno Fernandes then scored a dramatic winner in stoppage time]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/24/00/94459223-14319707-image-a-66_1737677378973.jpg)
A club spokesperson said: 'In anticipation of the risks around tonight's game, we took the strictest possible measures to prevent sales to away fans in home areas. 'Tickets were only allocated to people who existed on our database prior to the draw taking place in August. Hospitality tickets had the same restrictions applied.
![[Ruben Amorim admitted his side 'needed' the three points as they continue to struggle]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/24/00/94459253-14319707-image-a-67_1737677382563.jpg)
