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Essential Football: How long does part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe need to take Man Utd back to the top?

The latest Essential Questions podcast takes a look at Man Utd's future prospects under part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe; watch Bournemouth vs Man Utd live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event from 5pm on Saturday; kick-off 5.30pm

File photo dated 17/3/2023 of Sir Jim Ratcliffe who has been named in second place in the Sunday Times Rich List 2023. Issue date: Friday May 19, 2023.
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As Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues his overhaul of Manchester United behind the scenes, the Essential Questions podcast asks how long he will need to take the club back to the top.

The club have already appointed Omar Berrada, formerly of Manchester City, as chief executive following the confirmation of Ratcliffe's 25 per cent takeover in February, with Southampton's Jason Wilcox and Newcastle's Dan Ashworth expected to follow.

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But how long before those anticipated changes bear fruit? What do the club need to do in the transfer market this summer? And is Erik ten Hag the right manager to lead the club forward?

Sky Sports journalists Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Nick Wright dissect the situation ahead of Manchester United's clash with Bournemouth, live on Sky Sports on Saturday.

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