Joint-worst start since 1992 and fan protests - Man Utd's day to forget
Summary
Manchester United, owned partly by Sir Jim Ratcliffe since late 2023, lost 1-0 at home to Manchester City, who played much of the game with ten players. The team has four points from four Premier League games, matching their worst start since 1992. Fans protested against the club’s ownership and recent ticket investigations during the match.Key Facts
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought a minority stake in Manchester United for £1.25 billion in December 2023.
- The club lost 1-0 to Manchester City, who played with one player sent off early in the game.
- Manchester United has only four points from the first four games this Premier League season, tying their worst start since 1992-93.
- Fans have protested ownership since 2005 when the Glazer family added £600 million of debt to the club.
- Manchester United currently carries £1.3 billion in overall debt, including unpaid transfer fees.
- The club recently refinanced $425 million in bonds at higher interest rates and added $125 million in new funds without detailed explanations.
- Over 600 fan accounts were banned or sanctioned for ticket-touting after a club investigation that upset many supporters.
- Fan groups protested visibly at the recent game, showing a banner criticizing the club’s treatment of fans.
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