Early years (1878–1945)
Manchester United was formed in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR Football Club by the Carriage and Wagon … See more

1878–1893: North Road
Newton Heath initially played on a field on North Road, close to the railway yard; the original capacity … See more

Manchester United is one of the most popular football clubs in the world, with one of the highest average home attendances in … See more

Originally funded by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company, the club became a limited company in 1892 and sold shares to local supporters for £1 via an application form. … See more

The club crest is derived from the Manchester City Council coat of arms, although all that remains of it on the current crest is the ship in full sail. The devil stems from the club's nickname "The Red Devils" inspired from Salford Rugby Club See more

Manchester United has been described as a global brand; a 2011 report by Brand Finance, valued the club's trademarks and associated … See more

Manchester United is one of the most successful clubs in Europe in terms of trophies won. The club's first trophy was the Manchester Cup, which they won as Newton Heath LYR … See more