Manchester United chairman Ed Woodward sends message ahead of Premier League return

Ed Woodward has stated that Manchester United have built 'exciting momentum' under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as they prepare for the possible restart of the Premier League season next month. Premier League has been halted due to coronavirus crisis and currently the Red Devils are fifth in the standings. They are unbeaten in their last 11 matches and players returned to training at Carrington on Wednesday for the first time since March 13 amid plans to restart the season. In a statement attached to United's financial results for the third quarter, Woodward said: "Our focus remains on the health and well-being of our colleagues, fans and partners around the world and we are extremely proud of how those connected to the club have responded during this crisis. Since the start of the pandemic, Manchester United and our Foundation have provided assistance to hospitals, charities and schools in our communities, as well as support for frontline workers and vulnerable fans. "These actions reflect our core values as a club and the resilience through adversity that we have demonstrated many times throughout our long history and will do so again to weather these current challenges. "In that spirit, we look forward to the team safely returning to the pitch and building on the exciting momentum that Ole and the players had previously achieved, while taking all necessary steps to protect public health. Our thoughts remain with all those affected during this unprecedented time." United's debt has risen to £429.1million, an increase of £127.4m over the prior year quarter. United say in that is 'due to an overall decrease in cash and cash equivalents and adverse movements in the GBP:USD exchange rate'. Source- MEN

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