"Arsenal have held internal discussions about expanding the capacity of Emirates Stadium. The talks are still at an early stage with no favoured plan on how to move forward decided yet, but the possibility of home matches being played at Wembley Stadium if work was to take place has been discussed. Next year will mark 20 years since the Gunners moved to the Emirates from Highbury."
"It is understood the talks discussed the possibility of changing the seating plan in order to add thousands of seats as the Gunners look to keep pace with the largest stadiums in the country. With a capacity of 60,704, Arsenal have the fifth-largest stadium among English football clubs. Manchester United's Old Trafford is the biggest ground with a capacity of 74,879, while Tottenham are second (62,850), West Ham (62,500) third and Liverpool (61,276) fourth."
Arsenal have held internal talks about expanding Emirates Stadium capacity and have considered temporary relocation of home matches to Wembley if construction occurs. The conversations remain at an early stage with no favoured plan decided. Club officials have considered altering the seating plan to add thousands of seats to match the largest stadiums in England. Next year marks 20 years since the move from Highbury. Emirates currently holds 60,704 spectators, placing Arsenal fifth among English clubs by capacity behind Manchester United (74,879), Tottenham (62,850), West Ham (62,500) and Liverpool (61,276).
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