Old Trafford needs no introduction. It is the largest capacity domestic stadium in the country. Roy Keane may well have been right when he slated the "Prawn Sandwich Brigade" but Old Trafford is still a special stadium and one you must visit at some point if you get the chance.

The corporate focus does subdue the atmosphere somewhat, but when the Old Trafford faithful are in full voice, there are not many stadiums in the world that could rival Manchester United's for noise, the atmosphere can only be described as electric.

Away fans allocation is in the South-East corner of Old Trafford, where the allocation is generally 3,000. The views are good and it is easy to create some atmosphere from the away end, although you are outnumbered 20/1 by home fans so you will have to shout pretty loud to drown out the United fans.

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Rail: North Western Trains operate a train from Manchester Piccadilly direct to Old Trafford stadium, where the station is located along the South Stand. Due to the varied kick-off times, it is advisable to phone National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 for train times.

Trafford Bar Station is less than a mile away from Old Trafford and a good place to stop if you want to use the Tollgate Pub or the restaurants in White City Retail Park.

Exchange Quay is another alternative, and the ideal stop for those wishing to drink in the Salford Quays area before the game. It is half a mile to Old Trafford from this station.

Metro:

From the Clockwise M60: Leave the motorway at Junction 7 to join the A56 Manchester bound. Remain on the A56 following the signs for Manchester United. Turn left into Sir Matt Busby Way. There is car parking on the right in front of the stadium.

From the anti-clockwise M60: Leave the M60 at Junction 9 and join the A5081 ( Parkway ) towards Trafford Park. At the first roundabout take the 3rd turning towards Village way and remain on this road till you reach the next roundabout. Take the second exit and join Wharfside Way. Turn right at the junction of Matt Busby Way.

Old Trafford Cricket Ground has a huge Car Park which is opened on matchdays and costs you around a fiver. It's about a 5 minute walk to the stadium from here.

For secure parking, try one of the following options: Official Man Utd Car Parks which surround the stadium. There is also official Match Day Car Parks to the South of the stadium, including the Centrica Building, Lancs Cricket Club and Old Trafford Town Hall.