Manchester United have just unveiled their refurbished Old Trafford tunnel ahead of the new Premier League season.
Article continues below
Article continues below
Article continues below
Man Utd began tunnel refurb earlier this summerRenovated area ready for start of seasonStark contrast with before and after photosWHAT HAPPENED?
United posted an interior view of the Old Trafford players' tunnel from September 2023 earlier this year, and it was clear that work needed to be done to update the place. Now, the Red Devils are showing off what some renovation work can do in just a matter of weeks.
AdvertisementWATCH THE CLIP
The clip shows the modernised tunnel, which encompasses LED lights on the ceiling, a Red Devil silhouette on one wall, with UNITED on the other – among other additions.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
This is part of United's efforts to return to their former glory, mainly by winning trophies, but also looking the part. New minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is a big part of this modernisation effort, which also includes potential plans to either renovate Old Trafford or build a new stadium in its place.
Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT?
Before the players get to walk out from this tunnel and onto the Old Trafford pitch for the first time this season, United take on rivals Manchester City in the Community Shield on Saturday. Then, next Friday, they host Fulham in the league.