The Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) have revealed that they are now enjoying a better relationship with the club and its owners, the Glazer family.

United's owners have never been popular among the Red Devils' faithful following their controversial debt-leveraged takeover of the club back in 2005 and MUST had launched a 'Green and Gold' campaign to oust the American business from Old Trafford.

However, the Glazers have continued their ownership of United over the past 12 years despite the protests from the fans, MUST have revealed that they now enjoy a better relationship with the club hierarchy due to their large spending in the transfer market over the past few years, and improved performances under Jose Mourinho.

A statement read: "Our priority and purpose has always been to fight for, and protect the club in the best interests of the fans.

"The execution of that strategy has seen a shift from early day protests to a robust but co-operative relationship - something we were keen to bring about - and have now achieved.

"The first decade of the Glazer ownership of Manchester United saw a sustained period of under-investment in the team which came home to roost following Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013.

"The on-field decline since then was avoidable and the responsibility sits squarely with the owners of the club in the period from 2005 to 2013 as it was made necessary by the cost of their takeover being placed upon the club.

"But the past is the past. Now we believe the focus must be on maintaining the present level of investment in the playing side and expanding the stadium so that Manchester United remains one of the biggest clubs in world football.

"Today, the club works better with its supporters than it did a few years ago. Under supporter pressure, ticket prices have stabilised and the club now works harder to engage with supporters groups on the day-to-day issues affecting fans. But there is still much more to do."