Manchester United Report Revenue Increase Despite "Disappointing" Season

Manchester United's latest accounts show a 30 per cent increase in revenue for the three months until March 31 this year despite the club's worst season in the Premier League era. United's total revenue for the first three months of 2022 was 152.8 million euros ($192 million), up 29.2 per cent from 118.3 million euros compared to the same period last year. The club earned an additional 34.1 million in matchday revenue in this period, with the coronavirus pandemic having limited matchday revenue to 1.6 million euros in the third quarter of 2021.

However, there was an operating loss of 21.8 million euros for the third quarter, compared to 21.6 million euros 12 months ago, with broadcast revenue down by 12 per cent to 51.5 million euros.

United's net debt was also up to 495.7 million euros, an 11.8 per cent increase on 12 months ago.

The financial bulletin comes just days after United wrapped up the season in sixth place, with their lowest points total since the Premier League started in 1992.

United's failure to qualify for next season's Champions League will be a significant hit to their finances going forward.

They will instead compete in the less lucrative Europa League in new manager Erik ten Hag's first season in charge.

United finished 13 points adrift of the fourth place and 35 behind champions Manchester City as their wait for a first major trophy since 2017 goes on.

In a statement accompanying the accounts, United chief executive Richard Arnold admitted it had been a poor campaign and vowed they would improve under former Ajax boss Ten Hag.

"It's clearly been a disappointing season for the men's first team. Work is well under way to address this, led by our football director, John Murtough and our new manager,