Manchester United was formed as Newton Heath Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway FC in 1878. In 1902 Newton Heath were close to going out of business and a local businessman invested in the club, under the condition that the club changes its name to Manchester United.
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Manchester United was formed in 1878 under the name Newton Heath L&YR F.C. It was then changed to Manchester United on 26 April 1902.
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Newton Heath, later to become Manchester United, was formed in 1878.
The team now known as Manchester United was first formed in 1878 under the name "Newton Heath Football Club". In 1902 the club was bought out by Manchester Breweries and the name was changed to Machester United.
yes Manchester united used to be called newton heath in the 1800's.
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Manchester United have defifinately won more matches then Manchester City.