Manchester United defies the billion-dollar poker game

Despite the poker about a possible takeover by Arab investors, the English soccer record champions Manchester United remain successful on the pitch.

The traditional club celebrated a comfortable 3-0 (1-0) home win against Leicester City on Sunday.

With 49 points, the third-placed side, who has lost just one of their last ten Premier League games, is hot on the heels of top duo Arsenal (54) and Manchester City (52).

Three days after the 2-2 draw at FC Barcelona in the first leg of the Europa League, star striker Marcus Rashford was the match winner for the Red Devils with the first two goals (25th and 58th). Ex-Dortmunder Jadon Sancho (62nd) increased.

The American family, who completed their takeover of the 20-time England champions in 2005, announced in November that they were open to a sale.

Most recently, investors from Saudi Arabia and Qatar were in talks as new owners, it’s about a billion sum.

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