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Van Gaal reflects on toughest week but backs United players

By Ian Chadband REUTERS – Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal was left reflecting on the toughest week of his 18 months in charge after England’s richest club suffered a shocking Premier League defeat at humble Bournemouth on Saturday. The ever-confident Dutchman admitted he was not used to the indignity of successive losses as he […]

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Bournemouth 2-1 Manchester United: 5 Talking Points

A meagre 11 million fans compared to the 73 million, that flock to Old Trafford for home games. 30 million pounds vs 379.5 million pounds.? AFC Bournemouth 2-1 Manchester United.?Van Gaal’s men went into this game looking for some comfort after a?massively disappointing defeat to Wolfsburg in the Champions League?that knocked them out of the […]

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Memphis Depay was last season’s boy wonder. So where has it gone wrong for United’s No.7?

Memphis Depay, the promising young winger, had a sensational season last year, but has failed to shine this time as United's number 7.

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Manchester United: A Fan’s Perspective

Manchester United have been in excellently pathetic form off late. Here's what a fan has to say.?

Should Ryan Giggs be the next United manager?

Is Ryan Giggs the next perfect choice to replace Louis van Gaal after the recent disappointing form that Manchester United is currently going through?

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Players who have won the EPL with 2 clubs

Here's looking at the few players who have managed to win the EPL more than once, that too with two different teams altogether.

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Van Gaal has no doubts over United position

LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal issued a defiant response to his critics on Friday and said he had no doubts that he was the right man to lead Manchester United despite their early Champions League exit. Van Gaal has found himself in the firing line from all quarters following Tuesday’s 3-2 […]

VfL Wolfsburg v Manchester United – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group B

Manchester United’s Schweinsteiger banned for three matches

LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger will serve a three-match ban for violent conduct following a clash with West Ham United’s Winston Reid in the Premier League last Saturday, the FA said on Thursday. The German accepted the FA charge, relating to the incident where he appeared to floor Reid with his arm […]

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Manchester United’s Rojo has successful shoulder surgery

Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has undergone surgery on the shoulder he dislocated in training last week, the Argentina international confirmed.

Argentina’s national soccer team player Marcos Rojo is seen in an official bus as the team arrives at the Argentine Football Association (AFA) in Buenos Aires

Van Gaal struggles to understand United’s European exit

Manchester United's 3-2 Champions League defeat at VfL Wolfsburg on Tuesday was difficult to understand, said manager Louis van Gaal.

VfL Wolfsburg v Manchester United – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group B

Van Gaal has no defence against critics after United flop

Louis van Gaal says he cannot defend himself after coming in for fresh criticism.

VfL Wolfsburg v Manchester United – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group B

Table-topping Wolfsburg oust United in thriller

VfL Wolfsburg reached the Champions League last 16 and dealt a knockout blow to Manchester United.

VfL Wolfsburg v Manchester United – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group B

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 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.