Manchester United Partners with University on Innovative Player Performance Research
• Manchester United collaborating with Manchester Met University's Institute of Sport on research and innovation projects to gain competitive advantage on the pitch
• Focus areas include using AI to analyze match play data and identify performance insights, and researching ACL injuries in women's team
• First two PhD roles aim to leverage AI for match analysis and study ACL injury prevalence
• Students will get opportunities like mentoring, work experience at Manchester United through this partnership
• Collaboration will give Manchester United access to latest developments in performance science to aid player development