Liverpool have been given the go-ahead to begin a £60million, 7,000-seat expansion at Anfield which will give them the third-largest stadium in the Premier League. The 2019-20 champions finally got the green light from Liverpool City Council on Tuesday to begin the redevelopment works on the Anfield Road stand, which will take their overall capacity to 61,000. Liverpool have been given permission to begin work on a 7,000-seat expansion at AnfieldThe latest expansion, to the Anfield Road stand, will see capacity raised to more than 61,000The Reds hierarchy have also applied for permission to hold six 'major events' each year, which are likely to be music concerts inside the stadium. The build is expected to take 18 months to complete, with council chiefs finally giving the club permission after they submitted their plans at the start of December. Arguing against the plans, Anfield councillor Lena Simic said: 'This park was created for public benefit, it has been loved by citizens for over 150 years.'

Source: Daily Mail June 15, 2021 10:25 UTC