MANCHESTER UNITED have given Old Trafford a new look ahead of their showdown with Ipswich Town.

The Red Devils completed their midfield rebuild by of Carlos Baleba earlier this week.

NINTCHDBPICT001104368027The hospitality area has been extended at Old Trafford Credit: The Sun Manchester United v Ipswich Town, Premier League Football, Football, Old Trafford, Manchester, UK - 30 Aug 2026The turf has also been relaid for the first time in more than a decade Credit: Shutterstock Editorial

And chiefs have also been splashing the cash on making upgrades to their historic home.

There is a new turf at Old Trafford for the first time in 14 YEARS as final preparations were made for Ipswich’s arrival.

United have also covered the perimeter wall surrounding the pitch in padding to give big-name stars extra protection.

Former Arsenal youngster after colliding with a concrete wall while playing for Chichester City at Wingate & Finchley last year.

And that resulted in United starting to look at surrounding the pitch.

The turf has been elevated and surrounded by a ditch since Old Trafford underwent significant enhancements in the 1990s.

And that had led to numerous stars suffering injuries when racing to keep the ball in play.

Another change means some season ticket holders will be getting used to new surroundings at their first home clash of the season.

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Fans were forced to move away from their usual seat after the hospitality area was extended.

United have made the changes despite for a new 100,000-capacity stadium worth £2BILLION.

Red Devils chief executive Omar Berrada revealed in his programme notes ahead of facing Ipswich that fans will be made aware of progress in the coming months.

He said: “Work continues on our ambition to build a new stadium as part of a much broader redevelopment of our surrounding area here at .

Manchester United FC v Manchester City FC - Premier LeagueManchester United have given Old Trafford a mini makeover Credit: Getty

“Over the summer we shared the proposed new location of the stadium and we will be working closely with our fans over the coming months to keep you involved in that process.”

United are looking to bounce back from their at newly-promoted Hull City.