Arsenal have been fined £40,000 by the FA for failing to control their players in their FA Cup third round meeting with Oxford. The incident in question occurred in the 34th minute of the clash after Albert Sambi Lokonga saw his shot blocked by Elliott Moore, with multiple pleas arriving from Arsenal stars that it was with his arm which saw referee David Coote surrounded by Arsenal players.
The Gunners were made aware of these charges on January 12, 2023 with the FA deeming rule E20.1 had been breached during the tie against Oxford in the FA Cup on Monday 9 January 2023.
The FA have now released a statement, via a spokesperson on Twitter, detailing their punishment: "Arsenal FC has been fined £40,000 after its players surrounded a match official during the FA Cup tie against Oxford United FC on Monday 9 January 2023.
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"Arsenal FC denied an allegation from the FA that the club had failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during the 34th minute and the club also requested a hearing.
"An Independent Regulatory Commission subsequently upheld the allegation and imposed the club's fine. It's written reason for this will be published in due course."
Arsenal went on to win the encounter 3-0, setting up a mouth-watering fourth round tie against Manchester City, before that though the Gunners will take on Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.
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