Man Utd 's owners make record loss of $ 137 million despite operating profit of $ 160 million . Glazer family 's debts incurred in buying English club in 2005 largely to blame . Comment: However , United chief executive David Gill insisted that the Glazers were not in the same position as fellow Americans Tom Hicks and George Gillett , who have been forced to sell Liverpool due to debts incurred in buying the now ailing five-time European champions . United 's wage bill is only 46 percent of turnover , the lowest ratio in Premier League .
Man Utd 's owners make record loss of $ 137 million despite operating profit of $ 160 million . Glazer family 's debts incurred in buying English club in 2005 largely to blame . Comment: United 's wage bill is only 46 percent of turnover , the lowest ratio in Premier League .