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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson

Manchester United plan to keep Old Trafford if they build new stadium

The Trinity Statue of Sir Bobby Charlton, George Best and Denis Law outside Old Trafford.
Keeping Old Trafford will enable Manchester United to leave statues such as this one of Sir Bobby Charlton, George Best and Denis Law untouched. Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Manchester United do not plan to demolish Old Trafford if they build a new stadium. Their home ground since 1910 would probably be scaled down to a capacity of about 30,000 for use by the women’s team and academy.

With the women playing most home games about 15 miles away in Leigh, such a move would be a significant upgrade for them, but the plan would also be carried out with history in mind.

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