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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Manchester United have announced plans for a new 100,000-seater stadium

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The club aims to create the "world's greatest football stadium," with construction expected to take five years. Old Trafford, United's home since 1910, will likely be demolished once the new ground is complete. The £2bn stadium, designed by Foster and Partners, will feature a vast public plaza and a striking "trident" structure. The trident masts will stand 200 meters high and will be visible from 25 miles away. The development is part of a massive regeneration project, expected to create 92,000 jobs and 17,000 homes. It marks the biggest UK regeneration project since the 2012 London Olympics. The stadium will be built using pre-fabrication, with components shipped along the Manchester Ship Canal. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said, "We may well finish up with the most iconic football stadium in the world".

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