Manchester United to install 1,500 barrier seats at Old Trafford in early 2021

Manchester United are putting in 1,500 rail seats (Michael Regan/PA)

Manchester United are to install 1,500 barrier seats early next year as they prepare to trial safe standing at Old Trafford.

Following recommendations on stadium safety made in the Taylor Report after the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, all-seater venues have been mandatory in the top tiers of English football since 1994-95.