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Premier League clubs have increased their safe standing options in time for the new season - but not everyone is keen on the stadium changes

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Hundreds of thousands of fans have flocked to Premier League grounds for the opening weekend of the season - and a growing number will have taken their place in a safe standing section following a landmark decision in 2022.

The announcement last year that clubs can install rail seats brought to an end a quarter-of-a-century ban on standing at football stadiums, implemented in 1994 following the Hillsborough disaster, and marked a successful conclusion to a near 30-year campaign from supporters across the country.

So far, seven Premier League sides - Brentford, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham and Wolves - have taken advantage, with some installing rail seats ahead of the start of last season.