:strip_icc():format(jpeg)/kly-media-production/medias/4829833/original/037563600_1715572716-Old_Trafford_Manchester_United_vs_Arsenal_banjir_3.jpg "Old Trafford Leaks and Floods during Man Utd vs Arsenal, Compare Construction Costs with JIS and GBK")
Liputan6.com, Jakarta Old Trafford, which is Manchester United’s home ground, no longer seems to be a frightening stadium for the Red Devils’ opponents. This happened when MU played Arsenal in the 37th Premier League match, Sunday 12 May 2024.
Even though they have home team status, MU actually lost. The Red Devils lost with a score of 0-1 to Arsenal. Quoted from the Liputan6.com Football Channel, Arsenal stepped on the gas at the start of the match and got a chance through Bukayo Saka. However, the hosts responded to lock in the visitors’ defense.
When confidence was high, the Red Devils actually conceded a goal from Leandro Trossard in the 20th minute. From there they were again under pressure and failed to get a shot on target in the first half.
MU tried to get up after the break, but were still unable to show their best game. Moreover, Arsenal controlled the ball and slowed down the tempo.
The London cannon were also not too persistent in looking for a second goal, even though they had a number of opportunities which were countered by goalkeeper Andre Onana.
In the midst of a hurricane of injuries, Manchester United was ultimately unable to equalize.
Apart from the issue of Manchester United’s defeat, what is also in the spotlight is the issue of Old Trafford leaks and flooding. The video of the leaking roof of Old Trafford Stadium has been widely circulated on social media.
History of Old Trafford
Old Trafford is the headquarters of the Manchester United football club which is located in Trafford. This stadium is a must-visit place for MU fans all over the world.
If you look at its history, this stadium was officially opened in 1910. The first match was between Manchester United and Liverpool.
The official Manchester United website notes that this stadium was once a military base during World War II. Old Trafford is also known as the “Theater of Dreams”, but interestingly the name Trafford actually comes from an aristocratic family.
Old Trafford is actually the name of an area in Greater Manchester. The location is southwest of Manchester city centre.
The Manchester Evening News said the name Old Trafford Stadium probably comes from Old Trafford Hall and New Trafford Hall. The name Trafford refers to the de Trafford family who were part of the aristocracy in England. The Old Hall was demolished in 1939.