Manchester United

Manchester United was founded in 1878, and it has a rich history in football.

Manchester United, originally known as Newton Heath LYR Football Club, was founded in 1878. It has grown to become one of the most successful and popular football clubs in the world.

In 1879, Newton Heath's uniform was documented as 'white with blue cord' four years before the club played its first competitive match.

Manchester United, established in 1880, is one of the most successful and widely supported football clubs in the world.

On November 20th, 1880, Newton Heath LYR Football Club played their first recorded match and suffered a 0-6 defeat against the Bolton Wanderer reserve team.

In 1883, Manchester United had their first competition against Blackburn Olympic Reserves.

In 1886, Manchester United, known as Newton Heath LYR at the time, won their first trophy, the Manchester Cup.

In 1888, Newton Heath LYR Football Club became a founding member of The Combination, a regional football league, signifying a milestone in the club's history.

Manchester United entered the English First Division, the highest league in English football, at the start of the 1892-93 season.

In June 1893, Manchester United moved to the Bank Street ground in Clayton after being evicted from North Road. The ground initially had no stands, but by the start of the 1893–94 season, two stands had been built. Newton Heath's first league match at Bank Street was played against Burnley on 1 September 1893.

The manager of visiting Walsall Town Swifts complained about the state of the pitch, but the game went ahead, resulting in Newton Heath's 14-0 victory, the largest unofficial margin of victory in the club's history. However, the result was declared null and void.

In 1896, the players of Newton Heath changed to white shirts, which were worn with navy blue shorts.

Club President William Healey applied to the court for a winding-up order against the club, claiming he was owed £242 17s. 10d.

In January 1902, Manchester United was served with a winding-up order due to debts. Captain Harry Stafford found four local businessmen willing to invest, and on 24 April 1902, the club was officially born.

The new owners renamed the club Manchester United Football Club and changed the team's colours to red and white.

Manchester United hired their first real team manager, Ernest Mangnall, who eventually led the team to a third-place finish in the Second Division.

Manchester United set a record by going 18 games undefeated after losing to Bolton 2–0 in September 1904 up until they lost to Lincoln City 3–0 in February 1905.

In the 1905-06 season, Manchester United, formerly known as Newton Heath LYR, finished second in the Second Division, earning them promotion to the First English Football League.

One of the significant signings made by Ernest Mangnall was Billy Meredith, a legendary winger who is regarded by many as the greatest player of that era.

Manchester United won their first Premier League title in the 1907-08 season.

Welsh player Billy Meredith played a key role in Manchester United's first Football League Championship win after the 1907/08 season, marking a significant achievement in the club's history.

In 1909, Manchester United won their first FA Cup after beating Bristol City 1-0 in the final, marking a significant milestone in the club's history.

The club's greatest manager, Matt Busby, was born in Orbiston, a mining village near Glasgow, on May 26, 1909.

In the 1909-10 season, Manchester United played against Swindon Town, winning 2-0 at home and losing 0-2 away.

In 1910, Old Trafford became the new home for Manchester United, marking a pivotal moment as they moved from their old Newton Heath LYR home field Bank Street.

Old Trafford stadium, commonly known as 'The Theatre of Dreams,' was originally opened on February 19, 1910 with a capacity of approximately 80,000.

Manchester United lost their first match at Old Trafford 3-4 against Liverpool FC in front of an 80,000 capacity crowd, marking a memorable but unfortunate event in the club's history.

During the 1910-11 season, Manchester United played against Exeter City, Barnsley, and Coventry City, winning 2-0, 2-0, and 5-0 respectively at home.

Manchester United's first season at Old Trafford in 1910/11 brought them another League Title, marking a successful period for the club.

In the 1911-12 season, Manchester United played against Fulham, resulting in a 1-2 loss.

Manager Ernest Mangnall resigned after Manchester United finished the league in a disappointing 13th place, marking a significant change in the club's leadership.

The outbreak of the First World War forced soccer to be put on hold, leading to the suspension of the Football League until 1919, significantly impacting Manchester United's activities.

Three of United's players were found to have conspired with Liverpool players in fixing a United win in the match between the sides, in the 1915 British football betting scandal. The United players were found guilty of match fixing and banned for life.

Sandy Turnbull, a player of Manchester United, was tragically killed during battle in France in May 1917 while serving in the Footballers' Battalion to help Britain's war effort.

Manchester United returned to the English Football League in 1919 following the end of the First World War, marking a significant comeback for the club.

Manchester United returned to League football on 30 August 1919, following a four-year gap caused by the First World War.

In 1920, Manchester United finished third in the First Division, marking their best league campaign up to that point.

Manchester United's declining form led to their relegation to the Second Division in 1922, marking a challenging period for the club.

Manchester United remained in the Second Division until their promotion in 1925, marking a significant achievement in the club's history.

In October 1926, the Football Association announced that Chapman had been suspended from 'taking part in football or football management' during the 1926–27 season 'For improper conduct in his position as Secretary-Manager of the Manchester United Football Club'.

In 1927, John Henry Davies, who had saved the club from extinction and brought them to Old Trafford, died, marking a significant loss for Manchester United.

Manchester United finished 17th in 1929/30 and suffered a terrible start in the next season, losing their first 12 league matches in a row. This led to the team conceding 115 goals and eventually getting relegated, causing financial difficulties and a change in management.

In December 1931, James W. Gibson assumed control of Manchester United after an investment of £2,000, saving the club from bankruptcy.

Manchester United secured the Second Division championship with a 3-2 win over Bury at Gigg Lane, marking their first silverware of the decade.

James Gibson, a manufacturer of army uniforms, invested £30,000 in Manchester United, saving the club from bankruptcy and appointing a new manager, Scott Duncan.

Manchester United won a match on Christmas Day, which was a rare occurrence during the season, but their overall performance led to relegation from the top flight.

Manchester United were promoted as runners-up to Aston Villa, with Walter Crickmer stepping in as caretaker manager after Scott Duncan left the club.

The stadium's record attendance was registered on 25 March 1939, when an FA Cup semi-final between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Grimsby Town drew 76,962 spectators.

Old Trafford was bombed during a German air raid, destroying the main stand, dressing rooms, and offices, causing a devastating blow to the stadium.

In October 1945, after the post-World War II resumption of football, Matt Busby was appointed as the manager of Manchester United.

In 1946/47, Manchester United finished second to Liverpool in the first Football League campaign after the war, marking the club's highest placing in 36 years.

On April 24, 1948, Manchester United won the 1948 FA Cup final by beating the Blackpool side of Stanley Matthews, Stan Mortensen, and Harry Johnston, marking the club's first major honour since winning the League Championship in 1911.

In 1951/52, Manchester United won the League championship for the first time since 1911, with Jackie Blanchflower and Roger Byrne emerging as the first 'Babes' and leading the team to victory.

In 1952, Manchester United won the First Division League title after 41 years. The team, known as the 'The Busby Babes', had an average age of 22, reflecting Matt Busby's belief in youth.

On April 23, 1955, Manchester United achieved success by winning the League Championship.

In 1956 and 1957, Matt Busby's 'The Busby Babes' won two consecutive league titles, showcasing their dominance in the football arena.

The first floodlights at Old Trafford were installed on 25 March 1957, costing £40,000. These were eventually replaced by a lighting system embedded in the roof of each stand.

The Munich plane crash in 1958 significantly weakened the previously dominant Manchester United, impacting the football landscape during that period.

The tragic plane crash, known as the Munich air disaster, occurred on February 6, 1958, involving the Manchester United team. It had a significant impact on the club and football community.

On 6 February 1958, the Munich air crash tragically took the lives of 21 people, including players and staff of the Manchester United football team. Bobby Charlton, who survived the crash, became one of the key figures in football history.

The black socks were changed to white from 1959 to 1965, where they were replaced with red socks up until 1971 with white used on occasion, when the club reverted to black.

In 1960, Dennis Viollet achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new record with 32 league goals in a single season, showcasing his exceptional talent as a footballer.

In 1963, Manchester United, under the management of Matt Busby, rebuilt the team and won the FA Cup trophy with players such as Denis Law, Pat Crerand, and George Best.

In January 1964, Louis Edwards acquired a 54 per cent shareholding and took control of Manchester United with an investment of approximately £40,000.

Manchester United won the League Title in 1965, showcasing the successful rebuilding of the team under the management of Matt Busby.

In 1967, Manchester United achieved another League Title win, further solidifying their success under the management of Matt Busby.

In 1968, Manchester United made history by becoming the first English club to win the European Cup after defeating Benfica 4-1 in the final.

Manchester United became the first English team to win the European Cup in 1968.

In 1969, Matt Busby resigned as the manager of Manchester United, marking the end of an era for the club.

In 1970, a devil was first incorporated on the upper part of the inner shield of the Manchester United crest, below the ship from the Manchester City Council coat of arms.

In January 1971, Lillian Gibson's shares passed to Alan Gibson, who later sold a percentage of his shares to Louis Edwards' son, Martin, in 1978.

Tommy Docherty was appointed as the manager of Manchester United in December 1972, but the team was again relegated in 1974.

Manchester United's relegation to the Second Division was confirmed on April 21, 1974, after a match against Manchester City where the striker Law, who had been given a free transfer in July 1973, scored at Old Trafford.

Lou Macari scored the goal that clinched promotion for Manchester United at Southampton on April 5, 1975.

Manchester United reached the FA Cup final in 1976, but unfortunately were beaten by Southampton.

Manchester United lost 3-2 to Arsenal in the FA Cup final in May 1977, with Gordon McQueen and Sammy McIlroy scoring in the last five minutes to bring United back from 2-0 down, only for Alan Sunderland to grab Arsenal's winner on the brink of extra-time.

In 1980, Martin Edwards assumed the role of chairman at Manchester United, playing a pivotal role in the club's management and development.

Ron Atkinson replaced Dave Sexton as the manager of Manchester United in 1981 and immediately broke the British record transfer fee to sign Bryan Robson.

In 1982, Sharp Electronics became Manchester United's first shirt sponsor in a five-year deal worth £500,000. This marked the beginning of a significant relationship that lasted until the end of the 1999–2000 season.

Manchester United won the FA Cup in 1983 under the management of Ron Atkinson.

Norman Whiteside scored the only goal of the FA Cup final in May 1985, helping Manchester United beat Everton 1-0.

After the dismissal of Ron Atkinson, Alex Ferguson and his assistant Archie Knox arrived and led the team to an 11th place finish in the 1986/87 season, saving them from the danger of relegation.

In November 1986, Manchester United appointed Alex Ferguson as the manager, who had previously claimed every prize that Scotland had to offer with Aberdeen.

In 1989, chairman Martin Edwards attempted to sell Manchester United to Michael Knighton for £20 million, but the sale fell through and Knighton joined the board of directors instead.

In his first 3 years in charge, the Club finished 11th in the First Division.

Manchester United won their first FA Cup in 1990 after a replay against Crystal Palace, which was a significant success for the club and possibly saved Alex Ferguson's job.

Manchester United reached the final of the European Cup Winners' Cup in May 1991, 23 years after the club's previous triumph in Europe, and won the match 2-1 against Barcelona with two goals by Mark Hughes.

In June 1991, Manchester United was floated on the stock market, raising £6.7 million.

In his first 3 years in charge, the Club finished 2nd in the First Division.

Manchester United clinched the Premier League title in the 1993-94 season, securing their first league title in 26 years.

Man United FC won the 1994/95 FA Cup, completing the first 'Double' in the club's history, marking a historic achievement for the team.

Eric Cantona's eight-month absence from January 1995 proved to be a setback for Manchester United as they tried to defend their Double, surrendering the title by one point to Blackburn Rovers and losing the FA Cup final to Everton.

Manchester United won the FA Cup final against Liverpool in May 1996, with Eric Cantona scoring a sublime shot and being an inspiration to the young players in the team.

Manchester United secured the Premier League title in the 1996-97 season, marking their fourth league championship in five years.

In 1998-1999, Manchester United made history by becoming the first English club to win the FA Cup, the Premier League, and the UEFA Champions League simultaneously, achieving a remarkable Treble.

In the 1998–99 season, Manchester United secured the first “treble” in English football history by winning the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the Champions League. This historic achievement solidified the club's legacy.

Manchester United won the FA Cup final against Newcastle United in 1999, clinching their third Double and wrapping up the Premiership title six days earlier.

Manchester United won the UEFA Champions League final in 1999 after a stunning comeback against Bayern Munich, with Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scoring in injury time to secure a 2-1 victory.

In the 1999 Champions League final, Manchester United defeated Bayern Munich with a score of 2-1, securing a historic win.

Ferguson was subsequently knighted for his accomplishments in football and became Sir Alex Ferguson.

Manchester United won the Inter-Continental Cup final in 1999 by defeating Palmeiras of Brazil, becoming the World Club Champions.

Manchester United secured the Premier League title in the 1999-2000 season, continuing their dominance in English football.

During the 2001-02 season, Manchester United finished as runners-up in the Premier League.

Manchester United claimed the Premier League title in the 2000-01 season, solidifying their position as a powerhouse in English football.

In the 2002-03 season, Manchester United reclaimed the Premier League title.

Manchester United secured the 17th English league title with a victory over Wigan Athletic in the 2006 Football League Cup final.

Manchester United won the FA Cup for the 11th time by defeating Millwall 3-0 in the 2004 final at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.

In May 2005, Malcolm Glazer acquired a controlling interest in Manchester United by purchasing a 28.7 per cent stake, leading to a highly leveraged takeover valued at approximately £800 million. The club's debts increased significantly as a result of the takeover.

In 2005–06, Manchester United's commercial arm generated £51 million, compared to other English clubs, showcasing the club's consistent high commercial income.

In July 2006, Manchester United announced a £660 million debt refinancing package, resulting in a 30 per cent reduction in annual interest payments to £62 million a year.

In September 2006, American insurance corporation AIG agreed to a four-year £56.5 million deal with Manchester United, which at the time became the most valuable shirt sponsorship deal in the world.

The record attendance at Old Trafford reached its peak on 31 March 2007, when 76,098 spectators saw Manchester United beat Blackburn Rovers 4–1.

Manchester United achieved the Premier League title in the 2006–07 season and completed the European double in 2007–08 with a penalty shoot-out victory over Chelsea in the 2008 UEFA Champions League final in Moscow, securing their 17th English league title.

Manchester United competed in the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan and secured the title by defeating Liga de Quito in the final with a solitary goal from Rooney.

Manchester United claimed the Premier League title in the 2008-09 season, further solidifying their status as one of the most successful clubs in English football.

On 23 January 2010, fans protested at Old Trafford and the club's Trafford Training Centre due to the club's significant debt, prompting supporter groups to encourage match-going fans to wear green and gold, the colours of Newton Heath.

On 30 January 2010, reports emerged that the Manchester United Supporters' Trust had held meetings with a group of wealthy fans, dubbed the 'Red Knights', with plans to buy out the Glazers' controlling interest.

Manchester United emerged victorious against Tottenham in the League Cup, with goalkeeper Ben Foster being the penalty shootout hero.

Manchester United won the Premier League title, securing their 18th league championship. They made a remarkable comeback to overtake Liverpool and claim the trophy.

Manchester United secured their 19th league title with a 1–1 away draw against Blackburn Rovers on 14 May 2011.

Manchester United reclaimed the Premier League title for a record 19th time, with a squad effort contributing to the success.

Manchester City secured their first title in 44 years by scoring twice in injury-time on the final day of the season to beat Queens Park Rangers and top the table on goal difference, overtaking Manchester United.

Manchester United won their 20th league title with a record victory over Aston Villa, sealing the triumph early on 22 April 2013.

Sir Alex Ferguson announced his retirement as manager of Manchester United on 8 May 2013, after a long and successful career.

David Moyes was named as the successor to Sir Alex Ferguson as the new manager of Manchester United the day after Ferguson's retirement was announced.

David Moyes replaced Sir Alex Ferguson as the manager of Manchester United, signing a six-year contract.

Ryan Giggs took over as interim player-manager after David Moyes was sacked due to a poor season.

Louis van Gaal was announced as the permanent new manager of Manchester United, becoming the club's first boss from outside the UK and Ireland.

Malcolm Glazer, the patriarch of the family that owns Manchester United, passed away on 28 May 2014.

Louis van Gaal acquired six new players and allowed many others to leave, resulting in a much-changed squad for the 2014/15 season.

Jose Mourinho was appointed as the new manager of Manchester United, succeeding Louis van Gaal.

Manchester United sealed the League Cup with a victory over Southampton, thanks to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's late Wembley winner.

Manchester United won the Europa League after a cup final triumph over Ajax in Stockholm, completing the club's full set of honours.

Manchester United finished the 2017/18 season with the 20th FA Cup final appearance in the club's history, but Chelsea won 1-0 at Wembley, thwarting Mourinho's bid for another trophy with United.

On 18 December 2018, with just seven wins in the first 17 league games, manager José Mourinho was sacked.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first match as interim manager of Manchester United was against his former club, Cardiff City, on 22 December 2018.

On 28 March 2019, after winning 14 of his first 19 matches in charge, Ole Gunnar Solskjær was appointed as the permanent manager of Manchester United on a three-year deal.

The January Transfer Window Recap took place, with a focus on the possibility of bringing in Bruno to Manchester United.

The American Red Devils introduced Michael as a guest contributor on this date.

A preview of the upcoming match between Manchester United and Aston Villa.

Rashford, Bruno, and Greenwood played a key role in securing a comeback win for Manchester United.

A preview of the upcoming match between Tottenham and Manchester United.

On 18 April 2021, Manchester United announced their participation in the European Super League, which was met with significant backlash and led to the club's withdrawal just two days later.

Protests against executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and the Glazer family led to a pitch invasion ahead of a league match against Liverpool on 2 May 2021, resulting in the first postponement of a Premier League game due to supporter protests in the competition's history.

On 20 November 2021, Ole Gunnar Solskjær left his role as the manager of Manchester United.

On 21 April 2022, Erik ten Hag was appointed as the manager of Manchester United from the end of the 2021–22 season, signing a contract until June 2025 with the option of extending for a further year.

On 5 March 2023, Manchester United suffered their joint-heaviest defeat, losing 7–0 to rivals Liverpool at Anfield.

On 24 December 2023, it was announced that Jim Ratcliffe had purchased 25 per cent of Manchester United, and that his INEOS Sport company was taking control of football operations.

A podcast episode covering the recap of a match against Fulham and ARD's activities abroad.

Nottingham Forest is set to play against Manchester United in a football match.

On February 28, 2024, Manchester United's manager, Ten Hag, praised the resilience of Fernandes and Varane in a soccer match.

A match preview for the game between Manchester City and Manchester United was released on this date.