Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed their clash with Manchester United in January will take place at Wembley after providing an update on their new stadium.
After leaving their old White Hart Lane stadium in 2017, Spurs having been playing their home games at Wembley Stadium as they await the opening of their new ground on old site.
The construction of the new stadium has suffered multiple setbacks, however, and in an official statement, the club has confirmed that the game against Manchester United will not be the first to be held there, despite conducting recent test events.
The statement read: “As promised we wanted to update you, our supporters, on the status of the new stadium.
“The past few months have been spent rectifying issues with the critical safety systems. We are pleased to report that progress has been steady and we are now into the integrated testing and commissioning phases that take place ahead of the application for a stadium safety certificate.
“Testing is being conducted both during the day and night and our contractors will continue to work during the Christmas period. Barring no further significant issues we should then be in a position to schedule Test Events.
“This does mean therefore that we need to confirm that our Premier League home game against Manchester United will take place at Wembley.
“We shall receive a status report from our contractors in the week commencing 7 January 2019 and will update you thereafter.”
Daniel Levy: “We are still hugely frustrated.”
Chairman Daniel Levy also added his sentiment to the statement, apologising for the delay and thanking the fans for their patience and support.
He said: “We are acutely conscious that we are asking fans to go to Wembley for far longer than any of us wanted to. However we are now seeing the progress that we needed to see.
“What I don’t want to do is set any firm dates until we have finally achieved a safety certificate. So many people tell me to look at other major schemes that run late and, whilst I know it happens often, we are still hugely frustrated.
“It is important, however, to recognise the sheer complexity of the scheme. It will be one of the first fully-integrated digital stadiums and will also be required to meet the latest and most stringent safety regulations.
“Once again I want to apologise to fans and to thank you for your ongoing support. We have a busy time ahead both on and off the pitch, particularly after last night’s amazing qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League. What a memorable night. I should also like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families well over the festive break.”
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United was rumoured to be the first fixture at the new stadium and is due to take place on January 13th.
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