On The Ball: United & Liverpool are up for sale, but who has the pocket and clean hands to take over?

Manchester United fans display a "Glazers out" sign during the Sept 4 match against Arsenal. PHOTO: REUTERS
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Manchester United for sale, Liverpool for sale. Beyond the World Cup, the sands are shifting in the English Premier League.

The news that the Glazer family at United have chosen to follow their American compatriots at Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool’s owners, in “commencing a process to explore strategic alternatives” will feature heavily once the domestic season resumes. 

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