Facts Manchester United Football Club

Do You Know These Facts About Manchester United Football Club

Manchester United was founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878 but later changed its name to Manchester United in 1902.

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Initially, they played at the North Road football ground, and in 1910, they moved to their iconic stadium, Old Trafford

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Old Trafford has a capacity of 74,310 spectators

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Domestically, Manchester United holds an impressive record of 20 top-flight league titles

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They have also secured 12 FA Cups, six League Cups, and a record 21 FA Community Shields.

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In 1968, under the management of Matt Busby, Manchester United became the first English club to win the European Cup

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The legendary Sir Alex Ferguson is the club’s longest-serving and most successful manager, winning a staggering 38 trophies

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