Manchester United boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe delivers a resounding four-word verdict when asked about Premier League title preference.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe was reluctant to give any clues about any of Manchester United's rivals for the Premier League title.
The owner of INEOS, who recently became a minority investor in united manhas taken control of the club's football operations following a huge £1.3bn takeover.
Ratcliffe is in the process of revamping the club's senior structure, leaving only on-field matters to address in the quest to return United to their past glory days.
The Red Devils have little chance of challenging for the title this season as they are firmly focused on lifting the FA Cup and qualifying for next season's Champions League.
With Arsenal, Liverpool and city of manchester Locked in a three-way fight for the title, Ratcliffe was asked which challenger he would prefer to lift the trophy in May.
And his brutal four-word response will have endeared him even more to United fans.
“I hate them all,” the 71-year-old told Geraint Thomas' podcast.
Then he added: “You've got Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal, right? They are all the enemy, I couldn't choose one.”
Ratcliffe softened his stance and appeared to side with the north London club despite its north-west roots.
“It would be good for (Mikel) Arteta,” Ratcliffe added. “He has done very well there and Arsenal have been patient with him.”
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Ratcliffe revealed that his recruitment strategy will be different to that adopted by United in recent seasons.
The club has spent a lot in the transfer market to acquire stars such as Anthony and Casemiro for a combined £155m.
However, Ratcliffe believes a change in approach will be the key to the club becoming title contenders again.
“The solution is not to spend a lot of money on a couple of great players. They have, if you look at the last ten years, they have spent a lot of money,” he added.
“I would rather find the next (Kylian) Mbappé than spend a fortune to buy success. “It is not so smart to go and sign Mbappé, anyone could understand that.”
