United Kingdom: 5 clubs authorised to use safe standing places in their stadiums from 01/01/2022

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Manchester United installed 1,519 barrier seats at Old Trafford in summer 2021 - ©  MUFC

Cardiff City FC (Sky Bet Championship), Chelsea FC, Manchester City FC, Manchester United FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC (Premier League) will be the first football clubs to be allowed to use their dedicated "safe standing" areas from 01/01/2022, according to Nigel Huddleston, UK Under Secretary of State for Sport, on 08/11/2021.

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Manchester United installed 1,519 barrier seats at Old Trafford in summer 2021 - ©  MUFC

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