Editing Manchester United (section)

== History ==

=== Formation and Early Years ===
Originally established as '''Newton Heath LYR Football Club''' in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 after being saved from financial difficulties by local brewery owner '''John Henry Davies'''. The team quickly established itself in English football, winning its first league title in '''1908'''.

=== The Busby Era ===
The 1950s marked a golden period for Manchester United under the management of '''Sir Matt Busby'''. Busby's vision and dedication transformed the club into a dominant force in English football. Tragically, the team suffered a devastating blow in the '''Munich Air Disaster''' of '''1958''', which claimed the lives of eight players and left a lasting impact on the club and its supporters.

Despite this tragedy, Busby rebuilt the team, culminating in the club's first European Cup victory in '''1968''', making Manchester United the first English club to win the prestigious trophy.

=== The Ferguson Era ===
The club experienced another golden era under '''Sir Alex Ferguson''', who managed Manchester United from '''1986 to 2013'''. Ferguson's tenure is marked by remarkable achievements:

* '''[[English Premier League|Premier League]] Titles''': 13 titles under Ferguson, including a record 11 consecutive titles from 1993 to 2003.
* '''FA Cups''': 5 FA Cups.
* '''[[UEFA Champions League]]''': 2 titles (1999 and 2008), including the famous treble in '''1999''' when United won the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League in a single season.

Ferguson's leadership and tactical brilliance solidified Manchester United's status as one of the most successful clubs in football history.

=== Post-Ferguson Era ===
Since Ferguson's retirement in 2013, Manchester United has faced challenges in maintaining its dominance. The club has experienced managerial changes, with notable names such as '''David Moyes''', '''Louis van Gaal''', '''José Mourinho''', and '''Ole Gunnar Solskjær''' taking the helm. While there have been ups and downs, the club continues to be a major contender in English and European football.