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Manchester United's plans to increase capacity at Old Trafford put on hold due to coronavirus

Manchester United’s plans to increase the capacity at Old Trafford have been placed on hold thanks to the coronavirus crisis.

The club had been examining ways of adding seats in various areas in the summer.

They had hoped to act after the introduction of new areas for disabled supporters had recently reduced capacity. However, any work is now on hold until the end of next season, whenever that may be.

Old Trafford was extended to a capacity of more than 76,000 in 2006. But that figure has fallen to around 73,300 thanks to the creation of 300 positions for disabled fans to meet Premier League guidelines.