Manchester United CEO Confident on City Charges

Manchester United is optimistic that their new CEO, Omar Berrada, will not face any repercussions from the ongoing legal issues surrounding his former employer, Manchester City. Berrada, who joined United in July after a 13-year tenure at City, recently testified at an employment tribunal concerning Benjamin Mendy's case but is not implicated in the financial misconduct charges against City. The Premier League has leveled 115 charges against City, including failing to cooperate with investigations and inflating sponsorship deals. United's management is confident that neither Berrada nor other former City staff, like Technical Director Jason Wilcox, will be drawn into the legal proceedings. A verdict on City's case is expected in early 2025, and the club could face severe penalties if found guilty. Meanwhile, United is focused on improving their performance under manager Erik ten Hag, who is currently under pressure due to a poor start to the season.