Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire co-owner of the soccer club, framed plans for the 100,000-seat venue as crucial to the British government’s plan to revive the northern English city.

Manchester United may be experiencing one of the most chastening seasons in its recent history, but the club is planning for a much brighter future.

United this week unveiled eye-catching plans for a new £2bn stadium next to Old Trafford, and can look across town to City for what can be achieved.