Man United are STUCK with their leaky roof until they make a decision on the future of Old Trafford… after torrents of water cascaded down during defeat to Arsenal

manchester united They are stuck with their famous leaking roof until the club decides between demolishing Old Trafford or redeveloping the stadium.

Torrents of water fell onto the field and stands, and even flooded the visiting locker room, when a storm broke out at the end of Sunday's loss to Arsenal.

The roof has been a symbol of neglect by the Glazer family for many years, and the problem will continue until a task force created by the new minority owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes the decision to regenerate Old Trafford.

United are understood to have drawn up detailed plans to replace the roof of the old building. Mr. Bobby Charlton Stand and pin it to other areas of the floor, and this is still an option.

However, the club is unlikely to spend millions of pounds and several years on the project, when the entire stadium could be demolished and rebuilt at a cost of £2bn.

A decision on the future of the stadium is due to be made by a working group set up by Sir Jim Ratcliffe (left).

Additionally, the logistics of installing cranes over the railroad track at the back of that stand means the work cannot be done during the season without severely restricting attendance on game day.

Taskforce chief Lord Coe and other senior figures, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and United Chief Operating Officer Collette Roche, met with Labor Party leader Sir Keir Starmer. at Old Trafford before Sunday's game to discuss plans for the stadium. , and witnessed the scenes.

United admit there are "sporadic leaks" from the roof but insist the flooding inside Old Trafford was caused by an overflowing drainage system which was unable to cope with the unprecedented deluge, with more than a pound falling in two hours. rainy month

The club assured fans that the stadium was fully operational on Monday and that Wednesday's final home game of the season against Newcastle will not be affected in any way.