Pep Guardiola has responded to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s praise of Manchester City – as well as his ambition to knock Manchester United’s neighbours off their perch. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Ineos Group officially took charge of football operations at Manchester United this week. The purchase of 27.7 per cent of the club’s Class A shares was finally completed on Tuesday but the new regime had already been putting bold plans in place. Omar Berrada has been convinced to leave Manchester City to become United’s new CEO while Newcastle United’s Dan Ashworth is being pursued for the sporting director ro…
