Premier League stadium leak spotted as commentator says ‘it’s not just Old Trafford’
BRIGHTON’s stadium proved that Old Trafford is not the only stadium in the Premier League that is not leakproof.
The Manchester United stadium was ridiculed last season after huge leaks from the roof were evident in the match against Arsenal.
However, as the Red Devils visited Sussex, it was proved that even newer stadiums came to face the same issue.
The Seagulls‘ Amex Stadium was leaking due to heavy rain during the top-flight fixture.
Commentator Darren Fletcher on TNT Sport spotted the water falling through the roof and could be heard saying, “it’s not just Old Trafford you see, they are everywhere”.
Ally McCoist added: “What kind of weather are we getting? What are you serving us up down here.”
Fans also reacted to the leaking roof on social media.
Many joked that Man United must feel like they are playing a home fixture.
One posted: “I noticed it a few seconds back and now the commentators have mentioned it too…. Brighton‘s swanky Amex stadium is leaking…
“At least it will feel like home in that regard for United.”
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A second wrote: “Amex Roof is leaking. Yanited fans feel like they’re playing at Old Trafford.”
A third commented: “Looks like United have brought their leaky roof to Brighton’s Amex Stadium.”
A fourth said: “Man United fans must feel so at home with water dripping down from the roofs at the Amex Stadium.”
Another added: “Just like Old Trafford, the Amex Stadium is also leaking.”
The Amex was opened in 2011 as it replaced Brighton’s temporary Withdean Athletics stadium.
It has been the home to the Seagulls since their promotion to the Premier League in 2017.
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