Manchester United’s minority owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, recently made a surprising statement that may have shocked football fans around the world. In a podcast interview with Geraint Thomas Cycling Club, Ratcliffe revealed that he would rather see Arsenal win the Premier League title this season over Manchester City and Liverpool.

Ratcliffe, who acquired a 27.7 per cent stake in United earlier this year through his company INEOS, expressed his admiration for Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, and the patience the club has shown in supporting him. With the title race heating up and just one point separating Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City, Ratcliffe’s comments have added an interesting twist to the competition.

Despite his ownership stake in United, Ratcliffe made it clear that he considers all three teams at the top of the league as “the enemy” and refused to pick a favorite. However, when pressed by Thomas, he acknowledged that it would be a positive outcome to see Arteta lead Arsenal to victory.

As Ratcliffe and INEOS prepare to take control of football operations at Old Trafford from the Glazer family, they face a significant challenge in closing the gap between United and the top teams in the league. With only 10 fixtures left in what has been described as the tightest title race ever, the race for the Premier League trophy is more intense than ever.

Ratcliffe’s unexpected support for Arsenal has sparked discussions among football fans worldwide, adding an intriguing element to an already thrilling season. As the competition heats up, all eyes will be on the top teams as they battle it out for the coveted Premier League title.