[5] On 20 January 2024, Omar Berrada was announced as CEO starting July 2024, moving from the City Football Group.

[6] He replaced interim CEO, Patrick Stewart, who had been in the role since November 2023 following the departure of Richard Arnold.

[7] A further change at boardroom level was announced on 22 February 2024 with Polly Bancroft intending to stand down as head of women's football at the end of the season to take the position of Chief Executive at Grimsby Town[8] Matt Johnson moved to the role on an interim basis following Bancroft's departure.

[9] As a member of the first tier, United entered the FA Cup in the fourth round proper.

However, an independent tribunal deducted three points Aston Villa on 29 January for fielding an ineligible player, awarding Sunderland with a victory and promoting them to group winners in Group A. Aston Villa progressed as a best-placed runner-up at the expense of Manchester United on goal difference.