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Van Gaal on brink as tepid United slump at Stoke
LONDON (Reuters) – Louis van Gaal hinted he could vacate the Manchester United hot seat after Stoke City swatted aside his timid team 2-0 on Saturday. Goals from forwards Bojan Krkic and Marko Arnautovic punished United for a dreadful start at a blustery Britannia Stadium and although the visitors improved in the second half they […]
5 talking points – Stoke City Vs Manchester United
United lost 2-0 at boxing day to Stoke . Here are the five talking point from that game .
Leicester get reality check from Liverpool, Van Gaal feels heat
Leicester City were given a reality check when they lost 1-0 at Liverpool after Manchester United slumped to a third consecutive league defeat.
Stoke beat Man United to pile misery on Van Gaal
LONDON (Reuters) – Louis van Gaal’s position in the Old Trafford hot seat looked even more precarious as Stoke City swept Manchester United aside in a comfortable 2-0 victory to kickstart a busy day of Premier League holiday action on Saturday. Goals from Stoke forwards Bojan Krkic and Marko Arnautovic punished United for a dreadful […]
Twitter Reacts: Stoke City 2-0 Manchester United
As Manchester United lost to Stoke City this afternoon, it’s as bad as it gets for Louis Van Gaal as social media enthusiasts want him to get sacked immediately. ?They have now lost 4 matches consecutively and have gone 7 matches without a win; Out of a possible 15, United have only picked up 2 […]
Man Utd players ‘fighting’ for Van Gaal, says Rooney
REUTERS – Manchester United players are right behind under-fire manager Louis Van Gaal and are determined to get their season back on track, captain Wayne Rooney said. The Dutchman, according to media reports, is facing the sack following United’s exit from the Champions League earlier this month amid a six-match winless run which has led […]
Van Gaal does not understand English football ? Kanchelskis
By Dmitriy Rogovitskiy MOSCOW (Reuters) – Manchester United have the wrong manager in Louis van Gaal because the Dutchman does not understand English football, former Old Trafford winger Andrei Kanchelskis told Reuters. Kanchelskis said United lack leaders on the pitch but now would not be the right time to sack Van Gaal who has come […]
Enjoy the mince pies, goodbye, angry Van Gaal tells media
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal walked out of his pre-match news conference after calling on the media to apologise for their treatment of him.
Mourinho has no formal offer from United, says agent Mendes
REUTERS – Manchester United has made no official offer to Jose Mourinho to replace Louis van Gaal at the Premier League club, according to the Portuguese manager’s agent Jorge Mendes. “There is nothing. We don’t know what will happen in the future, but now there is no agreement. There isn’t an official proposal either,” British […]
Is Manchester United becoming just another Chelsea
With the rumours and speculation regarding the Old Trafford top job on the rise, will United stand by LVG or will they too like Chelsea sack their manager??
Top 5 worst title defences
Many teams find it tough to hold onto their titles and crumble under pressure . Chelsea isn't the only team to have defended their title so poorly . We tell you who else couldn't .
The Manchester United Rejects: Where they are now?
A look at some of the players who have left Manchester United after Sir Alex Ferguson hung up his boots
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.
