Manchester United
Name: Manchester United
Founded: 1878 (as Newton Heath, became Manchester United in 1902)
Home ground: Old Trafford
League Titles: 20
Instagram: @manchesterunited
Current players: Manchester United squad
Manchester United are the most successful club in English football. They have enjoyed two particular spells of success – first under manager Sir Matt Busby in the 1960s, winning the European Cup in 1968 despite being hit by the Munich Air Disaster in 1958. Also under Sir Alex Ferguson between the 1990s and early 2010s, during which time they won 38 trophies – including two Champions Leagues in 1999 and 2008. Past players include Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Eric Cantona, David Beckham and George Best.
Latest about Manchester United

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Manchester United receive eight-figure boost to summer transfer kitty with shrewd business decision
By Joe Donnohue published
Manchester United have saved a sizeable £18m with this shrewd contract negotiation

Manchester United star confirms summer exit and rules out return to home country
By Mark White published
Manchester United have plenty of summer business to get through - including replacing a key member of the first team

Bruno Guimaraes agent rubbishes Manchester United transfer rumours
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United skipper Bruno Guimaraes has been linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer

'I don't like it' Manchester United star's agent on role of his client under Michael Carrick
By Joe Mewis published
The Red Devils star's representative has come out to bat for his client

‘I got to Manchester at 4.30am after my train was abandoned – the trip was worth it to get Scott McTominay to play for Scotland’ Alex McLeish on his efforts to secure the Napoli star’s international allegiance
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE McLeish was Scotland manager when the former Manchester United midfielder declared for the Tartan Army

How to watch Bournemouth vs Manchester United: Streams and TV info
By Chris Nee published
Here's how to watch Bournemouth vs Manchester United from anywhere in the world as United look to end their Bournemouth hoodoo.

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