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Former Manchester United player and Inter Miami owner David Beckham has called for patience as the club goes through a phase of changes. Speaking on Friday (Oct 17), Beckham urged Manchester United fans to give time to new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe after he has taken control of the team’s sporting side. According to Beckham, fans must believe in the process despite the club’s poor form on the field as they struggle to keep pace with other big teams.

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Beckham calls for patience

“I think that it definitely needed change. I think, as speaking as a United fan, I think that many people had said that, the club needed change and it needed a fresh perspective in how this club needs to be run and the decisions that are made,” Beckham said while speaking on Rio Ferdinand’s podcast.

“I really like Jim, you know, I've met him a few times over the years with a few mutual friends and, you know, I think that he's a fan and obviously he's a great businessman as well, one of the best and one of the biggest,” the former player added.

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Manchester United’s form

Manchester United have made the worst start to a league season for 35 years, with just eight points from a possible 21. They lost heavily to Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur on home turf while also being on the losing side in the away game against Brighton. Their Europa League journey has also not gone according to plan with draws against Twente and Porto. Pressure is slowly mounting on the Dutch manager Erik ten Hag, who insists he has still got the backing of club management.

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United are back in action over the weekend as they face Brentford at Old Trafford on Saturday. A win will be a minimum requirement for the hosts as they look to change their fortunes ahead of a crucial run in domestic and European matches.