United's results also revealed the club invested a further £37.7m in the playing squad during the January transfer window.

Manchester United will hope to brush aside their domestic woes and have a deep run in the Europa League after finding out their fate in the competition following the knockout draw in Switzerland. United did not win any of their first three Europa League games under Erik ten Hag,

Dan Ashworth's move from Newcastle United to Manchester United was protracted, but the higher-ups at Old Trafford felt the wait would be worthwhile. The sporting director had made a name for himself with an excellent track record at Brighton and Hove Albion,

Manchester United are trying hard to cut costs and raise matchday revenue - their latest accounts underline why