Joint-worst start since 1992 and fan protests - Man Utd's day to forget
Manchester United fans protested inside and outside Old Trafford before Sunday's derby, then saw their team lose to 10-man Manchester City
Sir Jim Ratcliffe was not expecting this outcome when he invested £1.25bn in Manchester United in December 2023, hoping to revive the club's past glory. Watching his team lose 1-0 to Manchester City, reduced to 10 men in the first half, was not part of the plan. Ratcliffe knew significant changes were required to reduce the club's losses, but progress seemed distant.
The project chief executive, Omar Berrada, had aimed to win the Premier League title in 2028, but it now appears unlikely. United's opening four matches yielded only four points, matching their worst start since 1992-93. The club's debt stands at £1.3bn, including transfer fees, raising concerns about their financial stability. Recent fan protests have intensified, with banners criticizing the owners and chants directed at Ratcliffe.
Despite the Glazer family's initial impact, fans argue that things have worsened since Ratcliffe's ownership.
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