Ancelotti, meanwhile, is one of football's most legendary managers has previously enjoyed Premier League glory. "With the last 12 years being a period of massive underperformance for Manchester United managers, there are certain boxes the next candidate now needs to tick," Neville penned in the Overlap newsletter. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT "1. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT "2. You must understand the Premier League and English football culture because it's different to competing in many of the European leagues".

Source: Express January 10, 2026 16:20 UTC