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.
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Why is Serena Williams at the FA Cup final this weekend?
By Sarah Rendell published
Serena Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian are thought to be attending the match at Wembley

‘It suited him better to play wide, to allow him to do his creative stuff. I don’t think he initially wanted to play there by choice, but his delivery was deadly’: David Beckham’s early Manchester United days recalled by former team-mate
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE David Beckham had to change position in order to break through at Manchester United

First European trophy for continent's biggest clubs
By Ben Hayward published
Ahead of the major finals this season, a look at the first continental crowns for the biggest clubs in European football...

‘I can understand comparisons between this current Manchester United team and the 1991 Cup Winners’ Cup Winners’ Brian McClair on why defeat to Tottenham Hotspur could have huge ramifications for his former club
By Ed McCambridge published
Manchester United legend McClair was part of the side that defeated Barcelona in Rotterdam – a win which helped to kick-start the glory days at Old Trafford

How to watch Chelsea vs Manchester United: Live streams and TV info for Friday's Premier League encounter
By Matthew Holt published
Chelsea are chasing a top five finish in the Premier League, whilst Manchester United's attention is on winning the Europa League – here's how to watch live on May 16.

Why isn't Lauren James playing for Chelsea this weekend?
By Sarah Rendell published
Lauren James exclusion has raised doubts over her Euros availability

Chelsea v Manchester United preview: Top facts and stats ahead of Friday's big Premier League clash
By Tom Hancock published
All you need to know as Chelsea continue their Champions League push against struggling Manchester United at Stamford Bridge
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