BRIEF-Manchester United Names Patrick Stewart As Interim CEO

Manchester United PLC: * MANCHESTER UNITED PLC ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT TRANSITION

* MANCHESTER UNITED PLC ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT TRANSITION * MANCHESTER UNITED PLC: RICHARD ARNOLD HAS DECIDED TO STEP DOWN AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF MANCHESTER UNITED

* MANCHESTER UNITED PLC: PATRICK STEWART WILL TAKE OVER AS INTERIM CEO * MANCHESTER UNITED PLC - A SEARCH PROCESS WILL BE CARRIED OUT FOR A NEW PERMANENT CEO

* MAN UTD'S STEWART: "MY JOB WILL BE TO ENSURE THAT CLUB'S FOUNDATIONS REMAIN STABLE WHILE WE EMBRACE CHANGES THAT CAN MAKE US STRONGER OVER LONG TERM, BOTH ON AND OFF PITCH" * MANCHESTER UNITED PLC: RICHARD ARNOLD WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT UNTIL END OF DECEMBER Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: