A general view of Old Trafford as the drainage pipe in the roofs of the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand and East Stand leaks and pours onto the seats below following heavy rainfall after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal. (Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Facing their 14th Premier League defeat of the 2023/24 season was already a bitter pill to swallow for Manchester United on Sunday against rivals Arsenal.
However, videos circulating of their iconic arena, Old Trafford, in a dire leaking state of disrepair only added insult to injury.
As the Premier League clash reached its conclusion, the heavens opened up, adding a dramatic touch to Arsenal's 1-0 victory secured by Leandro Trossard's first-half goal.
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