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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Sam Brookes

Major change for fans announced ahead of Carabao Cup final at Wembley

  • Safe standing rail seats will be used for the first time at this month’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley.
  • An additional 10,000 licensed standing seats were installed at Wembley over the winter.
  • It has now been confirmed that they will be used when Arsenal face Manchester City on 22 March.
  • The move has been praised by Thomas Concannon, the Fans’ Embassy lead at the Football Supporters’ Association.
  • Concannon stated that the safe standing areas will enhance the matchday atmosphere and increase options for supporters.
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