Manchester United Considering Demolishing Old Trafford as Big Reason Emerges

Manchester United Considering Demolishing Old Trafford as Big Reason Emerges

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:58 PM
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  • Manchester United are planning to knock down Old Trafford for the construction of another big stadium
  • The Red Devils who are campaigning in the Premier League have been using the Old Trafford stadium since 1910
  • United are currently preparing for their Champions League round of 16 second round game against Atletico Madrid

Manchester United who are top Premier League giants are reportedly considering demolishing Old Trafford and building a new stadium on the same site which would be one of the bests in the world.

The Premier League campaigners have been using Old Trafford since 1910 and the ground has produced many world-class players who have excelled in football.

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Man United's Old Trafford stadium. Photo by Richard Heathcote
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Likes of David Beckham, Eric Cantona, Cristiano Ronaldo, Giggs, Paul Scholes, Roy Keane an =d many more made their names at Old Trafford while playing for Manchester United.

According to the reports on Sportbible and Guardian, Manchester United chiefs feel that Old Trafford has fallen into a state of decline in recent years and want to upgrade it.

What is the current capacity of Old Trafford stadium?

The current capacity of the Old Trafford stadium is 74,000, but Manchester United eggheads are planning for it to be increased to more than 80,000.

What position are they currently occupying on the EPL table?

Manchester United are currently not doing badly on the Premier League table as the Red Devils are occupying 5th position with 50 points after 29 games played so far.

Ralf Rangnick top four prediction after Arsenal moved above Man United on the standings

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Ralf Rangnick admitted Man United will face a serious challenge from Arsenal in the battle to finish in the top four.

Manchester United and the Gunners have emerged as firm favourites to seal the final Champions League spot with just nine matches left to end the season.

Only a point separate fourth-placed Arsenal and the Red Devils who sit fifth, with the Gunners having a slight edge given they still have three matches in hand.

Rangnick's men momentarily climbed to fourth following their 3-2 thrilling win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, March 12.

Cristiano Ronaldo was United's match hero as he netted a sensational hat-trick to hand his side a vital win in their top four push.

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