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Here’s the latest on the news that Maccabi Tel Aviv fans will not be allowed to attend their side’s Europa League meeting with Aston Villa next month.
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Jamie Jackson
Collette Roche, Manchester United’s chief operating officer, believes the club’s construction of a new stadium to replace Old Trafford is “an amazing opportunity” which can drive the regeneration of the region.
While plans for the facility are yet to be finalised, Roche is confident there will be wider benefits. “It’s very early in the journey, but it’s an amazing opportunity that we’ve got, not just for Manchester United, but for the region,” she told We Built This City podcast. “Whilst we’ll build a stadium that’s great for our team and for the club and our fans, it’s so much more than that.
“It’s become a regional project and probably will be one of the biggest in Europe. As such, it’s bigger than us at Manchester United. So, we needed to get support and work with a lot of stakeholders across Manchester and central government. It’s not just a Manchester United vision. It’s a vision for the region. It’s a vision for Trafford and it’s a vision for Manchester, and that’s why Andy Burnham [the mayor of Greater Manchester] and Trafford council are really keen to work with us.”
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Hello, hello, hello and welcome back to the Premier League. The big one this weekend? It’s Manchester United’s visit to Liverpool on Sunday, with the defending champions on a three-match losing streak. Maybe the international break ends the funk; Arne Slot will be speaking to the press shortly.
Here’s a bit on that as well as the rest of the weekend’s lineup. Let’s get stuck in: