Manchester United's new stadium: Is Old Trafford's legacy at risk?

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Manchester United's new stadium: Is Old Trafford's legacy at risk?

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<p>Foster + Partners tasked with the design, promising to uphold the club's history.</p>

Manchester United's new stadium

Foster + Partners tasked with the design, promising to uphold the club's history.

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<p>Architect Patrick Campbell shares Sir Jim Ratcliffe's brief: “The finest football stadium in the world.”</p>

Vision for new stadium

Architect Patrick Campbell shares Sir Jim Ratcliffe's brief: “The finest football stadium in the world.”

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<p>Proximity to the pitch, steep stands, optimized acoustics, and a 100,000-seat capacity — one of the world's largest football arenas.</p>

Key design aspects

Proximity to the pitch, steep stands, optimized acoustics, and a 100,000-seat capacity — one of the world's largest football arenas.

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Location and construction plans

The new stadium will be between the Bridgewater Canal and the railway line, with United continuing to play at Old Trafford until it's ready.

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Heritage preservation

No retractable pitch for top grass quality; a "natural evolution" of Old Trafford.

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Honouring history

The Munich Clock memorial and the Trinity Statue will have dedicated spaces, preserving Manchester United's rich history.

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Community involvement

Fans and community groups will be consulted to balance heritage preservation and future growth.

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Future vs legacy

Foster + Partners aim for a football-first, fan-centric, heritage-respecting stadium — but can it match Old Trafford's iconic aura?

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