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Ten Hag's ex-Man Utd assistant in talks over new head coach role

Mitchell van der Gaag is reportedly in advanced discussions to take over as the new head coach of Maritimo, signaling a swift return to the dugout. The 54-year-old was a key figure under Erik ten Hag at Manchester United for two years but has been out of the game since leaving FC Zurich in October last year.

Manchester United v Nottingham Forest - Premier League

'Rest of your team is rubbish!' - Man Utd roasted over Bruno's POTY win

Arsenal legend David Seaman has delivered a stinging assessment of Manchester United’s recent performances, claiming it is "easy" for Bruno Fernandes to stand out in a side he described as "rubbish." The former England goalkeeper believes the accolades for Player of the Year should instead favour stars from the title-winning Gunners squad.

Manchester United v Liverpool - Premier League

Carrick tipped to replicate Pep at Man Utd after 'load of b*llocks' claims

Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham has strongly backed Michael Carrick’s permanent managerial appointment at Old Trafford, fiercely dismissing any lazy comparisons to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's tenure. The former striker insists that the newly-appointed manager possesses the rare tactical acumen required to potentially replicate Pep Guardiola's historic trajectory at Barcelona.

Does Rashford ‘like’ the PL? Why Newcastle move deemed unlikely

Marcus Rashford would appear to be the perfect replacement for Anthony Gordon at Newcastle, as one England star heads to Barcelona and another potentially departs Catalunya, but Chris Waddle has told GOAL that the Manchester United-owned forward may be done with the Premier League. Questions are being asked of whether the 28-year-old has fallen out of love with top-flight competition in his homeland.

Fulham FC v Manchester United FC - Premier League

Fulham add Amorim to list of candidates as Arbeloa talks opened

Fulham have commenced discussions with former Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa regarding their managerial vacancy following Marco Silva's departure to Benfica. The West London outfit are thoroughly exploring their options and have also added former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim to an ambitious shortlist of potential candidates.

Elliot Anderson Nottingham Forest 2025-26

Forest reject £106m City bid for Anderson with Man Utd pulling out

Manchester City have seen a staggering £106 million bid for midfield star Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest. The Manchester giants are pushing hard to secure the 23-year-old, but the Tricky Trees are holding out for a fee that would shatter the British transfer record.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Arsenal	38	26	7	5	71	27	44	85	W W W W W
2	Manchester City	38	23	9	6	77	35	42	78	L D W W D
3	Manchester United	38	20	11	7	69	50	19	71	W W D W W
4	Aston Villa	38	19	8	11	56	49	7	65	W W D L L
5	Liverpool	38	17	9	12	63	53	10	60	D L D L W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Arsenal

W
W
W
W
W

Manchester City

L
D
W
W
D

Manchester United

W
W
D
W
W

Aston Villa

W
W
D
L
L

Liverpool

D
L
D
L
W

Frequently asked questions

When were Manchester United founded?

Manchester United were founded in 1878, although under a different name at first - Newton Heath LYR. The name Manchester United was born in April 1902, beating alternative suggestions like Manchester Central and Manchester Celtic.

Who are the owners of Manchester United?

Manchester United are currently co-owned by the Glazer family, as well as INEOS founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe. In February, Ratcliffe bought an initial 25% stake in the club, ganing control over all the sporting operations.

What is Manchester United's stadium called?

Manchester United play their home games at the Old Trafford, which is also known as the 'Theatre Of Dreams' among fans and pundits.

What is Old Trafford's capacity?

Old Trafford has a capacity of 74,310, making it UK's second-biggest football stadium in terms of capacity (behind Wembley).

How many trophies have Manchester United won?

Manchester United have an impressive haul of 68 trophies in their prestigious history, which includes 20 league titles, three Champions Leagues, as well as 13 FA Cups.

How many Premier League (top flight) titles have Manchester United won?

Manchester United have won a record 20 English top flight titles. They have won 13 titles in the Premier League era, all of them coming under Sir Alex Ferguson. United, though, haven't lifted the Premier League trophy since the 2012-13 season.

Who has made the most appearances for Manchester United?

With 963 appearances to his name, Ryan Giggs holds the record of making the most appearances for Manchester United. Giggs made his debut for the club in March 1991 and spent his entire professional career, spanning 23 years, at Old Trafford.

Who is Manchester United's all-time top goalscorer?

Wayne Rooney is Manchester United's all-time top goalscorer with 253 goals in 559 games for the club. He spent 13 years at the club, from 2004 to 2017.

Which famous players have played for Manchester United?

Eric Cantona, Cristiano Ronaldo, George Best, Paul Scholes, Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Edwin van der Sar, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Angel Di Maria, and Denis Irwin are some of the most famous players to have donned the Manchester United colours.

Which famous managers have been in charge of Manchester United?

Sir Matt Busby, Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, David Moyes, and Louis van Gaal are among the most famous to have been at the helm at Old Trafford.

What is Manchester United's nickname?

Manchester United are famously known as The Red Devils among their fans and rivals alike. The term was introduced by the legendary Sir Matt Busby in the 1960s – after the tragic Munich air disaster – seeking inspiration from a local rugby club from Salford, who were referred to as "Les Diables Rouges" (The Red Devils) when they toured France in 1934.