“Our noisy neighbour” – Manchester City receive fresh threat from Manchester United investor Jim Ratcliffe

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Published on 2024-02-21 16:53:06

Manchester City is facing a new threat from Manchester United’s new investor, Jim Ratcliffe, who is determined to knock them down from the top of English football. Ratcliffe, along with INEOS, completed the purchase of a minority stake in Manchester United, with executive co-chairman Joel Glazer welcoming the new co-owner and expressing excitement about the partnership with INEOS Sport.

In a recent public interview, Ratcliffe acknowledged that Manchester United has a lot to learn from rivals Manchester City and Liverpool but emphasized that they are ultimately considered the “enemy.”

“We have a lot to learn from our noisy neighbour (Manchester City) and the other neighbour (Liverpool),” the 71-year-old told the media this week.

“They are the enemy at the end of the day. There is nothing I would like better than to knock both of them from their perch.”

Ratcliffe underscored the close proximity and the shared traits among the three northern clubs, highlighting the valuable lessons that can be learned from each other. Meanwhile, Manchester United has been actively reshaping its football-focused leadership, poaching Manchester City’s Chief Omar Berrada and considering former Manchester City academy director Jason Wilcox for a senior role within their operation.

The acquisition of a stake in Manchester United by INEOS, combined with their strategic hiring choices, suggests a potential shift in the balance of power among the top English football clubs. Ratcliffe’s bold statements and the actions taken by Manchester United signal a significant challenge to the dominance of Manchester City and Liverpool in the Premier League.

As the rivalry between these clubs potentially intensifies, the football landscape in England could undergo a major transformation, with Manchester United looking to reclaim their position at the top of the table, while Manchester City and Liverpool will be determined to maintain their stronghold on English football.

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