Manchester United have been ranked as the third most valuable football club globally by Forbes.
With the turbulence of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era greatly impacting performances on the pitch, many believed it to only be a matter of time before that drop off is reflected in the value of the club.
However, its value appears to have been protected further with Forbes ranking the club as one of the top three most valuable football clubs on the planet and one of the top 20 sports teams globally.
The Glazer-owned club has been valued at £3.