Manchester United fans couldn’t resist taking a jab at their city rivals, Manchester City after water was seen leaking from the roof of the Etihad Stadium during Sunday’s intense 2-2 draw against Arsenal.
Footage captured by fans inside the stadium showed water dripping through gaps in the roof.
Despite the leak, it didn’t dampen the atmosphere of the thrilling early-season title showdown between City and Arsenal.
However, Manchester United supporters, who have long endured roof leaks at Old Trafford, seized the opportunity to mock their neighbors.
One fan quipped on social media, “Happens to the best of us.” Another joked, “There’s another leaking stadium in Manchester, but it’s not Old Trafford.”
Other comments followed suit, with one fan remarking, “Etihad leaking, but it’s like a ghost town out there,” while another added, “They are not ready for this conversation.”
A fifth fan humorously chimed in, “Even your water feature will never be as MASSIVE as the famous Old Trafford Niagara.”
The North Stand at the Etihad, where the leak was filmed, is currently undergoing renovations as part of a stadium expansion project.
The construction work, which involves enlarging the second tier, explains the visible gaps in the roof. Once completed, the expansion will increase the stadium’s capacity from 53,400 to nearly 62,000.
SunSport reached out to Manchester City for a comment on the leak.
While City is busy expanding their stadium, Manchester United has revealed more details about their ambitious redevelopment plan for Old Trafford. The project includes a brand-new 100,000-capacity stadium adjacent to the current site, along with an extensive redevelopment of the surrounding area, potentially costing up to £2 billion.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham confirmed that no public funds would be used for the project.
Once completed, the redevelopment is projected to contribute up to £7.3 billion annually to the UK economy, creating 92,000 jobs and attracting 1.8 million visitors each year.
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