When Manchester United declined to enter the FA Cup one year, it was Ferguson who was said to have formed the view that the game's oldest, best-loved cup competition was expendable. Money-making was more important to United.

In England, foreigners controlled Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Portsmouth, Manchester City and Fulham.

Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are among other high-profile teams in the English top flight under foreign ownership.

Sir Alex Ferguson, the Manchester United manager, has led the way, urging

— Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal — have even fewer

When he came in, we beat Arsenal and won the Carling Cup, but at the moment it is difficult for Ramos because we have only two points, the Ivorian said.

— Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal — have even fewer

In England, foreigners controlled Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Portsmouth, Manchester City and Fulham.

Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are among other high-profile teams in the English top flight under foreign ownership.

controversial American owners of Liverpool, at the 2007 Champions League

In England, foreigners controlled Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Portsmouth, Manchester City and Fulham.

Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are among other high-profile teams in the English top flight under foreign ownership.

— Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal — have even fewer

In England, foreigners controlled Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Portsmouth, Manchester City and Fulham.

In England, foreigners controlled Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Portsmouth, Manchester City and Fulham.

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