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Leadership change at struggling Man United with new CEO

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By ROB HARRIS
AP Global Soccer Writer

LONDON (AP) — Manchester United has appointed a new chief executive in the latest step by the fallen English Premier League giant to regain its elite playing status and restore stability. Richard Arnold has been promoted from group managing director to CEO, the top leadership role below members of the owning Glazer family. Arnold assumes the responsibilities of Ed Woodward, who leaves on Feb. 1 having initially announced his departure last April amid the furore over United’s attempt to join the short-lived, ill-fated European Super League with five other English clubs.

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