Old Trafford at night [Photo: Courtesy]

Old Trafford is rated as the best stadium in the Premier League, from those leaving reviews on TripAdvisor.

The Theatre of Dreams finishes top of the pile in the study carried out ahead of the festive fixtures, in which Manchester United host Sunderland on Boxing Day.

United have enjoyed a recent upturn in form, closing to within four points of the Champions League places but still sit 13 points behind pace-setters Chelsea.

The news was less positive for the Blues whose Stamford Bridge ground rates only seventh in the list.

Despite their difficult defence of their Premier League title, Leicester place fifth on the list, with fans enjoying the experience at the King Power Stadium.

The reviews take into account matchday experience plus guided and non-guided stadium tours, behind the scenes access and museums.

TripAdvisor spokesperson James Kay said: “With new interactive museums and state-of-the-art stadium facilities, clubs are increasingly adding new features to their stadium tours in a bid to encourage fan visits outside of match-days.

"Often costing significantly less than a match ticket, these tours are a great way to soak in the surroundings of some of the world’s most famous sporting arenas."

Top 10 Premier League stadiums as rated on TripAdvisor

10. The Riverside (Middlesbrough)

Riverside [Photo: Courtesy]

9. St Mary's (Southampton)

Southhampton's [Photo: Courtesy]

8. Stadium of Light (Sunderland)

Sunderland's [Photo: Courtesy]

7. Stamford Bridge (Chelsea)

Stamford bridge [Photo: Courtesy]

6. White Hart Lane (Tottenham)

White Hart Lane [Photo: Courtesy]

5. King Power Stadium (Leicester)

Leicester [Photo: Courtesy]

4. The Etihad (Manchester City)

Etihad [Photo: Courtesy]

3. The Emirates (Arsenal)

Emirates [Photo: Courtesy]

2. Anfield (Liverpool)

Anfield [Photo: Courtesy]

1. Old Trafford (Manchester United)

Old Trafford [Photo: Courtesy]