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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By Chris Nee published
Gunners legend doubts Bundesliga star’s ability to lead the line for a ‘top top club’ in England

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By Patrick Fletcher published
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'It was agreed that I’d join Manchester United. So, imagine my surprise when I got off my flight south and heard a Cockney voice saying, "Welcome to Tottenham"': Rangers legend recalls transfer misunderstanding in signing for Spurs
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Rangers legend Alfie Conn thought he was signing for Manchester United when he boarded a plane, but ended up penning a deal with Tottenham

‘Sir Alex told Van Persie to watch my goal back at Anfield for some shooting tips! It was a beautiful goal, though. It’s a shame that I didn’t do it more often’: Manchester United cult hero recalls stunning strike against Liverpool
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Manchester United won the game 2-1 at Liverpool in September 2012, with Robin van Persie told to learn from the incredible strike from the side's cult hero

‘So many times when we played Manchester United, arguments would start before the first whistle had even blown – the players would try to kill each other with their eyes’ Former Arsenal star remembers famous Premier League rivalry
By Chris Flanagan published
Ex-Gunners ace explains why matches against the Red Devils were more intense than any other fixture
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