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Van Gaal wins favour with another double over Liverpool
LONDON (Reuters) – Louis van Gaal has many critics among Manchester United fans but he has given them at least four good reasons to smile since taking over at Old Trafford — four wins in four Premier League matches against Liverpool. Sunday’s 1-0 win in the north west derby at Anfield, thanks to Wayne Rooney’s […]
Liverpool vs Manchester United: Five Talking Points
Here are five talking points from the Liverpool vs Manchester United game which saw Wayne Rooney help the Red Devils to an important 1-0 derby win.
Rooney goal gives Man Utd victory over Liverpool
Wayne Rooney smashed home Manchester United's winning goal to give his side a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in an otherwise drab derby at Anfield on Sunday.
Players who need to move during the transfer window
Often times a player doesn't get enough play time to prove their worth on the field, it's best for them to move to another team if only to play.
Ferguson the ‘John Lennon of football’ – Liverpool’s Klopp
REUTERS – Liverpool’s Juergen Klopp described former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson as the “John Lennon of football” ahead of Sunday’s Premier League meeting between the arch-rivals. Klopp’s comments on the man who retired having fulfilled his long-standing ambition of knocking Liverpool “off their perch” will raise eyebrows on Merseyside, especially after he compared the […]
Liverpool vs Manchester United: Top 5 clashes in EPL era
The Premier League has witnessed less rivalry more intense than Liverpool vs Manchester United. Though not a derby technically, the two most successful sides in the Premier League have given us unforgettable moments. With great players in both the sides, a Liverpool VS United clash has always been one to savor. Here, we look at […]
Liverpool the next test for under-pressure Van Gaal
By Mike Collett LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal would rather be taking his under-performing team anywhere but bitter rivals Liverpool on Sunday as speculation continues over his future at Old Trafford. Van Gaal’s trials and tribulations are continuing to dominate the back pages with United slipping to sixth after conceding a […]
Rooney laments dropped points despite return to form
LONDON (Reuters) – Wayne Rooney was in no mood to celebrate moving closer to a goal-scoring milestone with a double blast in the 3-3 draw at Newcastle United on Tuesday, the striker instead admitting he was frustrated his side had failed to secure the win. “After going 2-0 up we were in control of the […]
The Busby Babes Story – Part 1
The incredible story of will, and grit by Matt Busby and his babes re-defined the word comeback and showcased the world, what Manchester United are made of. That a club can defy bankruptcy, destruction, war and tragedy to give itself a new beginning. And everyone else- A new hope.
Scholes more impressed with Man Utd’s draw at Newcastle
Former England and Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, offered a few rare words of praise for his former team after their tie against Newcastle.
Draw felt like a defeat for United says Van Gaal
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said a 3-3 draw at Newcastle United in the Premier League on Tuesday felt like a defeat.
Aston Villa win at last, Rooney-inspired United held
Aston Villa beat Crystal Palace to win for the first time since August while a late goal earned a draw for Newcastle United against Manchester United.
Manchester United
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 Name | Managerial Reign | Nationality |
| A. H. Albut | 1892?1900 | England |
| James West | 1900?1903 | England |
| James Mangnall | 1903?1912 | England |
| John Bentley | 1912?1914 | England |
| John Robson | 1914?1921 | England |
| John Chapman | 1921?1926 | Scotland |
| Clarence Hilditch | 1926?1927 | England |
| Herbert Bamlett | 1927?1931 | England |
| Walter Crickmer | 1931?1932,?1937?1945 | England |
| Scott Duncan | 1932?1937 | Scotland |
| Matt Busby | 1945?1969,?1970?1971 | Scotland |
| Wilf McGuinness | 1969?1970 | England |
| Frank?O'Farrell | 1971?1972 | Ireland |
| Tommy Docherty | 1972?1977 | Scotland |
| David Sexton | 1977?1981 | England |
| Ron Atkinson | 1981?1986 | England |
| Alex Ferguson | 1986?2013 | Scotland |
| David Moyes | 2013?2014 | Scotland |
| Louis van Gaal | 2014?2016 | Netherlands |
| Jos? Mourinho | 2016?2018 | Portugal |
| Ole Gunnar Solskj?r | 2018-incumbent | Norway |
Player Roster
| Player Name | Nationality | Jersey Number | Position |
| David de Gea | Spain | 1 | Goalkeeper |
| Victor Lindelof | Sweden | 2 | Defender |
| Eric Bailly | Ivory Coast | 3 | Defender |
| Phil Jones | England | 4 | Defender |
| Harry Maguire | England | 5 | Defender |
| Paul Pogba | France | 6 | Midfielder |
| Juan Mata | Spain | 8 | Midfielder |
| Anthony Martial | France | 9 | Forward |
| Marcus Rashford | England | 10 | Forward |
| Lee Grant | England | 13 | Goalkeeper |
| Jesse Lingard | England | 14 | Midfielder |
| Edinson Cavani | Uruguay | 15 | Midfielder |
| Dean Henderson | England | 16 | Goalkeeper |
| Fred | Brazil | 17 | Midfielder |
| Amad Diallo | Ivory Coast | 18 | Forward |
| Raphael Varane | France | 20 | Defender |
| Daniel James | England | 21 | Midfielder |
| Tom Heaton | England | 22 | Goalkeeper |
| Luke Shaw | Wales | 23 | Defender |
| Alex Telles | Brazil | 24 | Defender |
| Mason Greenwood | England | 26 | Forward |
| Jadon Sancho | England | 28 | Forward |
| Aaron Wan-Bissaka | England | 29 | Defender |
| Nemanja Matic | Serbia | 31 | Midfielder |
| Donny van de Beek | Netherlands | 37 | Midfielder |
| Brandon Williams | England | 38 | Defender |
| Scott McTominay | Scotland | 39 | Midfielder |
| Bruno Fernandes | Portugal | 44 | Midfielder |
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.
