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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Manchester United goalkeeper set for pay increase as Andre Onana Turkey move nears completion: report
By Joe Mewis published
Andre Onana is set for the Old Trafford exit door - but stands to cash-in before his Manchester United stint comes to an end

‘I don’t want to take credit away from Manchester City, but I think we lost the title in 2012 more than they won it’ Javier Hernandez on Manchester United’s near-miss
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Manchester United saw their local rivals City claim a dramatic maiden Premier League title in 2012

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By Steven Chicken last updated
The aristocracy of Europe crop up time and time again in continental competition - and these are the 20 who have defined the Champions League since 1956

Ranked! The 10 best English sides EVER in the Champions League
By Steven Chicken last updated
England has had plenty of winners and finalists in the Champions League era

10 most shocking defeats for English clubs in the Champions League
By Steven Chicken last updated
The group stage offers wriggle room for error - but these Premier League sides' records were still blemished by defeats they'd rather forget...

15 of the biggest batterings in Champions League history
By Steven Chicken published
In the UEFA Champions League, there's always a chance you're going to get mauled

Manchester United midfielder released on free transfer linked with Wrexham training at surprise new club
By Matthew Holt published
Christian Eriksen has been without a club since he left Manchester United in June

Ex-Manchester United coach's disastrously short tenure reveals shocking backroom revelations: report
By Matthew Holt published
Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag lasted just three months at Bayer Leverkusen
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