London - New sponsorship deals helped to soften the blow of missing out on Champions League revenues for English Premier League soccer club Manchester United, who remain on track to meet their financial goals for the year.
The 20-times English champions, third in the Premier League, said total revenue fell 14 percent to $162 million in the three months to the end of December.
A lack of European midweek soccer, the consequence of poor form last season, saw the club's broadcasting revenue tumble almost 40 percent and matchday revenue fall eight percent.