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Louis Van Gaal needs to be given more time.

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Since the introduction of the "European Cup" in 1955, it has become one of the most coveted trophies in club football. In 1992 it was renamed "UEFA Champions League", but it was only the name that changed.

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United’s Rooney, Rojo ruled out against West Ham

Manchester United will be without captain Wayne Rooney and defender Marcos Rojo for their Premier League clash against West Ham United.

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United are different but not boring, says West Ham’s Bilic

Manchester United are different from when under former boss Alex Ferguson but they are anything but boring, West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic has said.

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Ferguson tips ‘leader’ Neville to succeed at Valencia

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said his old skipper Gary Neville has the leadership skills to be a success as manager of Valencia.

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Ex-United boss Moyes open to another European club job

David Moyes is planning to return to club management in Europe after being previously with Everton, United and Real Sociedad football clubs.

Real Sociedad coach David Moyes is pictured before their Spanish first division soccer match against Atletico Madrid at Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian

Five talking points from Leicester City vs Manchester United

A look at the talking points from the top of the table clash between Leicester City and Mancheser United

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LVG’s Red Army must stop slacking and start marching

7 hours of football, not a single goal. Manchester United were embarking on their longest ever run without?a goal since 1992 and might even have broken that record had Wayne Rooney not intervened to end?a drought of his own against CSKA Moscow. It is impromptu to go back to the Sir Alex Ferguson era every […]

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Van Gaal thinks Leicester could win Premier League title

The Manchester United manager believes that Leicester City's Premier League heroics are no flash in the pan and they are potential title contenders.

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Manchester United striker Wilson joins Brighton on loan

Manchester United striker James Wilson has joined Championship side Brighton and Hove Albion on loan, the second division club said.

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Former United coach calls Van Gaal’s team too rigid

Manager Louis van Gaal's Manchester United team are too rigid and are being crippled by a lack of freedom, says former first-team coach Rene Meulensteen.

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Brief History

Manchester United is regarded as one of the oldest football clubs in the Premier League. The team was formed in 1878, but under the name?Newton Heath LYR Football Club. It was only in 1902 that it was officially named Manchester United.

The Red Devils are arguably the most successful team in the Premier League. This was even back when the League was known as the Football League.

From 1945 onward, after the second World War, it was also the beginning of one of the greatest eras of Manchester United. In other words, it was the era of the 'Busby Babes'. However, in 1958, the rampant Busby Babes were halted in their tracks, by the Munich Air disaster, which claimed the lives of eight players. However, Matt Busby managed to rebuild the team once again.

Then, from 1986 to 2013, the next great Manchester United era began. Namely, the Sir Alex Ferguson era, where the Red Devils were dominant. Although they had a sluggish start, they came into their own in the 1990s.

Currently, after going through a few managers like David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho. Finally, the team has settled with United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Ownership

The team is owned by the Glazer family and the finances are managed by Ed Woodward.

Managers

Manager NameManagerial ReignNationality
A. H. Albut1892?1900England
James West1900?1903England
James Mangnall1903?1912England
John Bentley1912?1914England
John Robson1914?1921England
John Chapman1921?1926Scotland
Clarence Hilditch1926?1927England
Herbert Bamlett1927?1931England
Walter Crickmer1931?1932,?1937?1945England
Scott Duncan1932?1937Scotland
Matt Busby1945?1969,?1970?1971Scotland
Wilf McGuinness1969?1970England
Frank?O'Farrell1971?1972Ireland
Tommy Docherty1972?1977Scotland
David Sexton1977?1981England
Ron Atkinson1981?1986England
Alex Ferguson1986?2013Scotland
David Moyes2013?2014Scotland
Louis van Gaal2014?2016Netherlands
Jos? Mourinho2016?2018Portugal
Ole Gunnar Solskj?r2018-incumbentNorway

Player Roster

Player NameNationalityJersey NumberPosition
David de GeaSpain1Goalkeeper
Victor LindelofSweden2Defender
Eric BaillyIvory Coast3Defender
Phil JonesEngland4Defender
Harry MaguireEngland5Defender
Paul PogbaFrance6Midfielder
Juan MataSpain8Midfielder
Anthony MartialFrance9Forward
Marcus RashfordEngland10Forward
Lee GrantEngland13Goalkeeper
Jesse LingardEngland14Midfielder
Edinson CavaniUruguay15Midfielder
Dean HendersonEngland16Goalkeeper
FredBrazil17Midfielder
Amad DialloIvory Coast18Forward
Raphael VaraneFrance20Defender
Daniel JamesEngland21Midfielder
Tom HeatonEngland22Goalkeeper
Luke ShawWales23Defender
Alex TellesBrazil24Defender
Mason GreenwoodEngland26Forward
Jadon SanchoEngland28Forward
Aaron Wan-BissakaEngland29Defender
Nemanja MaticSerbia31Midfielder
Donny van de BeekNetherlands37Midfielder
Brandon WilliamsEngland38Defender
Scott McTominayScotland39Midfielder
Bruno FernandesPortugal44Midfielder

Latest Transfers

In the transfer news, Manchester United have made some big waves in Europe with the signing of French world cup winner Raphael Varane and young England winger Jadon Sancho.

Major Trophies/ Honours

Premier League titles: 20

FA Cup trophies: 12

Champions League: 3

Europa League: 1

FIFA Club World Cup: 1

Doubles: 7

Trebles: 2

Net Worth

The team is said to be valued at $3.8 billion, placing them 3rd in the Forbes list of richest teams.

Sponsorships

Manchester United have tie-ups with Chevrolet, Adidas, Aon, Kohler, Aeroflot, Apollo Tyres, Chivas, DHL, Gulf, HCL, Konami, Maui Jim, Tag Heuer and many more.