Manchester United have no immediate plans to fix the roofing issues that caused mass leaks at Old Trafford on Sunday. Old Trafford failed to cope with a biblical rainstorm as the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand roof leaked and water gushed down the stands after the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal.
Footage also showed rain streaming down inside the tunnel and in front of balconies that accommodate hospitality guests. United have explored the feasibility of a new roof and have detailed plans in place for a possible replacement on the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand.
However, club sources say it would be a multi-million-pound project with multi-year engineering work that would cause significant disruption to stadium operations.
United would also incur huge operational costs. Due to co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's preference for a rebuild of Old Trafford on the existing site, there is no significant work planned on the roof.
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