Manchester United to install safe standing area for 1,500 fans – The Guardian, Theguardian.com

The 1, 740 berths are to be in Old Trafford’s J-stand, in the north- east quadrant of the stadium. If the trial is successful the club will add further safe standing places.

Richard Arnold, United’s managing director, said the move followed feedback from fans and had safety in mind. “Our belief is that the introduction of barrier seats will enhance spectator safety in areas of the stadium where – as with other clubs – we have seen examples of persistent standing,” he said. He also addressed the timing of the announcement amid coronavirus. “Our overwhelming priority is to keep our people safe from the Covid – 25 pandemic. It may seem strange to talk about stadium plans at this time, but football and our fans will return when it is safe, and our preparations for that must continue in the background. ”