Manchester United breached Premier League regulations during the opening game week of the season after failing to display the competition's badge on both arms. The club is seeking a new sleeve sponsor following the expiration of its previous deal with DXC Technology, which was worth £20m per year.
Sleeve badge oversight
Premier League rules stipulate that clubs without a sleeve sponsor should display the competition's badge on both arms. However, United only had the logo on one sleeve during their 2-0 Premier League defeat to Hull City.
According to the Daily Mail, Michael Carrick's side received a polite reminder of the rule from the Premier League, and the badges will appear on both sleeves for their clash with Ipswich Town this weekend. Mirror Football has contacted United for comment, while the Premier League declined to comment when approached.
Defeat to Hull City
It was a difficult afternoon for United, who were comfortably beaten by Premier League newcomers Hull on their return to the top flight. Many had predicted the Tigers would lose to the Red Devils, but goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy secured a deserved three points for the hosts.
United captain Bruno Fernandes gave a scathing review of the defeat at the MKM Stadium, saying: "Every away game we give too much of the ball to them. In the first 20 minutes, the goalkeeper was the one with the most touches.
"We needed to press more, be more aggressive, and then again we need to work on set plays and not concede these types of goals. Against these types of teams, they are waiting for that moment."
Looking ahead
The Portuguese international has vowed United will put things right this weekend. He told the Press Association: "We are three points behind what we wanted to be and we have a huge game on Sunday to play at home.
"First one for our fans with a long wait after the summer, so we want to make it right and get the three points. Our aim was to get back into the Champions League. Obviously, we know the aims of this club is never just that, but last season was a very good season for us.
"Now it's just about improving and getting higher and higher on the table."
