Chris Wilder, of Sheffield United, became the first Premier League manager to voice his opposition, saying: “As always, the game is dictated and dominated by the big boys and the big boys don’t want FA Cup replays, do they? So there’ll be an argument that they’re bringing all the money into the game.

“Being a traditionalist, what does that do to non-league clubs that get into the fairy-tale world of round three and get a draw at home and the financial implications that gives them by getting a draw at a big club?”

The Arsenal Supporters Trust also posted on X: “Football loses another part of its soul. Sold out again.”

The FA Cup final has also been moved to the penultimate Saturday of the season, arguably further diminishing its prestige.

In exchange, the FA has extracted a commitment that no Premier League matches will take place on cup final day or the day before.

The fourth and fifth rounds and the quarter-finals will also be exclusive of top-flight fixtures for the first time, and the fourth round will have an extended window from Friday to Wednesday.

In addition, the fifth round will revert to being played at the weekend, having been staged in midweek for the last five seasons.

The £33 million-a-year cash injection from the Premier League is on top of the £100 million the latter currently gives to good causes each season.

FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said: “The Emirates FA Cup is our biggest asset and generates over 60 per cent of our revenue to invest into the game, so it is critical to secure a strong format for the future.

“This new agreement between the FA and the Premier League strengthens the Emirates FA Cup and gives this very special tournament exclusive weekends in an increasingly busy calendar.

“The new schedule ensures the magic of the Cup is protected and enhanced, while working for the whole of the English game. The longer summer period also allows a much-needed player break before the start of the next season.

“We have also agreed new funding for the grass-roots game, disability football and the women’s and girls’ game. All football begins at the grass roots, and this is recognised by the Premier League with very welcome additional financial support.”