Manchester United to increase safe standing area at Old Trafford this season

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Manchester United are to add a further 2,100 safe-standing seats at Old Trafford next season after declaring a trial at the ground to be a success, bringing the total to 6,000.

The additional rail seats will be added in the south west quadrant of the stadium, adjoining the Stretford End and the home of the Red Army fan group, who have been adding to the atmosphere at the stadium in recent seasons.

Installation of the new seats is set to be completed ahead of the first game of the Premier League season against Wolves on Monday, August 14.

United first introduced safe standing at Old Trafford in January 2022, when the ground was one of five chosen for a trial period, which began with 1,500 rail seats in the north east quadrant and 2,500 in the away end. ALSO READ: Ten Hag should do what Van Gaal did with United outgoings Rick McGagh, United's head of fan engagement, said supporters had been campaigning for more rail seats to be introduced since the trial began.