Toiling Manchester United still in money

Manchester United are still on course to become the first British club to earn more than half a billion pounds in one year despite their precarious league position and exit from the Champions League.

United’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Sunday left them six points adrift of the Champions League qualification places with 13 matches left.

Louis van Gaal has faced questions about his position too, with Jose Mourinho reported to be ready to replace the beleaguered United boss if he is sacked, but off the pitch everything appears rosy.