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Sir Jim Ratcliffe spotted running London Marathon at 71 years old just hours before Man Utd's FA Cup semi-final clash against Coventry

Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been spotted running the London Marathon just hours before his team play Coventry City.

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  • Ratcliffe runs London Marathon
  • Set to miss FA Cup semi final kick-off
  • Will arrive for second half

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Oldham-born billionaire has been spotted while attempting to complete the 26.2-mile circuit of England's capital - just hours before United are set to face Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-final. The 71-year-old is reportedly aiming to beat his personal record of four hours and 32 minutes across the distance.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    According to the Daily Mail, Ratcliffe is aiming to finish the marathon and then race to Wembley Stadium to watch United in action as fast as possible. The INEOS chief, who purchased a 25 percent stake in the club earlier in the year, is aiming to make it for the second half of the game and will be joined by both Joel and Avram Glazer. The game is set to kick-off at 3:30pm UK time.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR RATCLIFFE?

    After he completes the marathon, he will be hoping he can witness Erik ten Hag's side secure a spot in the FA Cup final. The winner of the tie between United and Championship side Coventry will face Manchester City in the final. Pep Guardiola's side secured a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the other semi-final, which took place on Saturday evening.