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Manchester United arrived in Gdansk with all the gear but no idea.United looked dressed to kill in blue chequered suits, but like the saying goes, clothes don't maketh the man.When it comes to winning the games that count, neither do omens, special dates, recalling history or having a legend like Sir Alex Ferguson in the stadium cheering you on.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said before this Europa League final that Fergie could inspire him to land his first silverware since becoming United boss in 2018.Solskjaer also believed it was United's destiny to beat Villarreal in Poland because of the "special" number 26, because the game fell on the same date as Sir Matt Busby's birthday.It was also the same date as United's legendary 1999 Champions League

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Several Manchester United players have tipped Luke Shaw to pip Bruno Fernandes to the club's Player of the Year award.

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Manchester United manager Sir Matt Busby was once listed as a ‘fruit boiler’ in a hilarious Census blunder.Busby guided United to the 1968 European Cup, while is also adored by the blue half of the city.He was playing at Manchester City when the 1931 Census was being filled in and was asked his occupation.Reports say that one council official had no idea who Busby was when knocking on his door to collect his Census.And it’s believed found it so difficult to understand Scotsman Busby’s thick accent, mishearing ‘footballer’.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer intends to honour the traditions of Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson by building his Manchester United side around "pace, power and quick attacks".United face a record-breaking Manchester City side at the Etihad today and the success Pep Guardiola has achieved at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and City has led to some copycat ideas in how the game is played.Guardiola has rewritten the coaching manual during his managerial career and his sides have been revolutionary and entertaining, as well as complex tactically.But Solskjaer rejected the idea that he could try and emulate that approach at United, instead preferring to follow the traditions of the club and his own instincts.“Every

In Norman Whiteside's first Manchester derby, the Northern Irishman tackled a City rival with such ferocity that the player ended up in Sir Matt Busby's lap.

Liverpool, Southend United and Stockport County. A statement from Liverpool FC read: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Phil Chisnall.

Manchester United and Liverpool forward Phil Chisnall has died at the age of 78, and tributes have been paid following a memorable career.The inside forward turned professional at Old Trafford back in November of 1959, and was rated highly by each of Matt Busby, Bill Shankly and Alf Ramsey.Chisnall went on to sign for rivals Liverpool in 1964, before playing for Southend United and Stockport County and returning to live in his beloved Manchester.Both United and Liverpool have today extended condolences to Phil’s family and friends, while paying tribute to his efforts as a player at their respective clubs.A United statement read: "It is with great sorrow that we learned of the passing of former Manchester United player Phil Chisnall, who has

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer lauded the impact of Bruno Fernandes on Manchester United after he became the club's first player to receive three Player of the Month awards since Cristiano Ronaldo.Fernandes claimed the accolade for November, having also been its recipient in February and June even though he only made his United debut on February 1.The 26-year-old was also voted the club's Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year by supporters and is United's top scorer this season with 11 goals.Solskjaer explained how the Portuguese is always striving to improve, citing Fernandes' focus in the final training session before today's derby."Bruno gets his individual awards and fairly so," Solskjaer said.

Manchester United legend's passing.The Argentine, who led his country to the 1986 World Cup, suffered a heart attack in his Buenos Aires home. It came just days after the footballing icon was discharged from hospital following surgery for a blood clot on his brain.

Calls had been made by Liberal Democrat councillors in Manchester for Rashford to be given the freedom of the city, the highest honour that can be given to a citizen.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United are wearing black armbands against West Brom in honour of former player Albert Quixall, who passed away last week.United are back in action on Saturday night following the international break with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side hoping to pick up their first Premier League win of the season at Old Trafford.With no club football being played over the last two weeks due to the international fixtures, the game is United's first chance to pay their respects to Quixall, who died on November 12 at the age of 87.Quixall arrived at Old Trafford after Sir Matt Busby brought him in for a then British-record transfer fee of £45,000 from Sheffield Wednesday.Although things got off to a shaky start as

realising it would be identified eventually as one of the most historic ever played.

Celtic Park uttering the immortal words “football is nothing without fans” is steeped in emotion.Heard now in filmmaker Jonny Owen’s documentary movie The Three Kings, about Stein, Bill Shankly and Matt Busby, the words take on even more significance.Jonny set out to show football fans across the world how the modern game would be nothing without the three Scottish managers.The legendary trio, who grew up in mining communities just 30 miles from each other, led their clubs – Celtic, Liverpool and Manchester United – to unimaginable success.Talksport host and actor Jonny, 49, whose miner father Brian inspired the documentary, said: “The Three Kings is my love story to Scottish football and a tribute to the three men who created modern

Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds.Matchday 1: 20/21 OctoberMatchday 2: 27/28 OctoberMatchday 3: 3/4 NovemberMatchday 4: 24/25 NovemberMatchday 5: 1/2 DecemberMatchday 6: 8/9 DecemberManchester United have won the biggest prize in European club football three times - more than any other British club bar Liverpool.Sir Alex Ferguson brought the Champions League back to Old Trafford in 1999 and 2008 to follow in the footsteps of Sir Matt Busby's European Cup triumph of 1968.Manchester City are still to claim the trophy for themselves but reached the semi-finals in 2016 under Manuel Pellegrini, only to lose out to eventual winners Real Madrid.Get the latest breaking Man City news and analysis every day direct to your inbox with our free