In a week where the countdown clock was started on Old Trafford as we know it, Manchester United’s historical home reminded us that when the football is good it remains the perfect companion.

Manchester United releases drawings of new "state-of-the-art" facility on site of Old Trafford, its home for over 100 years.

Manchester United recently unveiled plans to transform Old Trafford into a 100,000-seat venue. At an estimated cost of £2bn and taking around five years to complete, it promises to be one of the largest construction projects that football has ever seen. But how will it compare to other recent stadiums built or rebuilt at significant cost?