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Our writers bring you the inside stories of some of Manchester United's greatest players, their triumphs and tragedies and the club's most controversial moments

'I scored a goal that sealed a Premier League title for Manchester United - then went to college'
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Chris Eagles came through Man Utd's academy and he scored a memorable goal in a race for a Premier League title.
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'I just s*** myself' - Chelsea midfielder's reaction to Sir Alex Ferguson 'death stare' after rejecting Manchester United transfer
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John Obi Mikel looked set to be the next big thing at Man United and was even pictured in the famous red shirt before changing his mind and joining Chelsea instead.
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I was frustrated with football until I discovered a Manchester United-inspired path that changes lives
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Former Manchester United academy graduate Luke Chadwick is now working to improve the experience of football for the younger generation
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I applauded a player for knocking Manchester United out of the Champions League after we could have signed him
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Sir Alex Ferguson had the opportunity to bring Brazilian icon Ronaldo to Man United in 1996, only for finances to put a stop to the move.
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'Your first f****** day and you're an hour late!' - Roy Keane's furious meeting with Man United signing Sir Alex Ferguson didn't want
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When Peter Schmeichel left Manchester United in 1999, the club had the difficult task of replacing the Danish goalkeeper. The Reds went through several high-profile players, with Mark Bosnich being recruited shortly after his departure.
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'You might as well punch him properly' - Man United icon Roy Keane's tunnel scrap with Newcastle star that nearly made him retire
Roy Keane
The respective Premier League careers of both Roy Keane and Alan Shearer will be remembered forever, but a fiery clash that occurred between the Manchester United legend and Newcastle great in 2001 is unlikely to ever be resolved.
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'The entire deal, done on a f****** sunbed': The bizarre transfer request which cost Manchester United their top target
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“Losing out on him was the biggest disappointment of all, and he admits it was a mistake"
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'Shut your trap, keep quiet' - inside Carlos Tevez's explosive feud with Gary Neville after shock Manchester United exit
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Argentinian forward Carlos Tevez left Man United in controversial circumstances back in 2009, heading to Manchester City and taunting his former teammate after a derby-day goal.
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'I was released by Man City - so I drove around the corner and signed for Manchester United'
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"City had loads of big names and would become champions, but United were already champions. The energy was different, the aura. I fell in love with it straight away."
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Big-money flops and Sir Dave Brailsford's role - the Nice errors Sir Jim Ratcliffe won't want to repeat at Man United
Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Manchester United bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already had a taste of working in football but his time at Nice has not always run smoothly
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The Manchester United cult hero who had to leave to be loved
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"A player who was a brilliant lad, really talented player, but just needed to play at a different club in a different environment to excel."
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The transformative player Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs begged Sir Alex Ferguson to sign at Manchester United
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The Man United icon often got his man in 27 years at Old Trafford but despite multiple attempts, failed to prize Alessandro Del Piero away from Juventus.
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Year-long transfer tussle brought Manchester United their 'great assassin' and an epic pitch invasion
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The story of Ruud van Nistelrooy’s obsession and his bloody-minded display to win Man United’s most iconic FA Cup third round game.
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The Manchester United wonderkid compared with Ronaldo, Rooney and Giggs and what happened next
Adnan Januzaj
Adnan Januzaj announced his Manchester United arrival in style but his matchwinning debut ultimately proved his high watermark
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Manchester United's 'silly boy' and the mistake that sparked a brutal witch hunt
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“He could hardly have been more vilified if he’d committed murder or high treason"
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'I'm gonna put it in my boot' - how a chicken fillet helped Manchester United sign a Premier League great
Patrice Evra
Former Man Utd full-back Patrice Evra credits the chicken fillet for helping him earn his move to the Premier League outfit
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'I swore never to join bitter rivals Manchester United... but I ended up drinking tea with Roy Keane'
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Alan Smith once said he'd never play for Man United before a sensational multi-million pound move from bitter rivals Leeds.
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'When he apologises I will probably say hello' - Manchester United bust-ups that helped shape Sir Alex Ferguson's greats
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Roy Keane, David Beckham and Wayne Rooney were among countless Man Utd stars to fight fire with fire during the glory years under their iconic Scottish manager.
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'It's in his DNA' - How Rasmus Hojlund's family and first club prepared him for Manchester United
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MEN Sport has gone back to where it all began for Rasmus Hojlund as his Manchester United debut draws closer
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The Man United transfer saga involving ex-Real Madrid ace Jose Mourinho loved who 'could have been as good as Lionel Messi'
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Wesley Sneijder was one of the most sought-after midfielders in world football and Manchester United were regularly linked with the Dutchman
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'Hopefully I've paid it back!' - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer nearly left Manchester United before famous Barcelona winner
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The Norwegian had endured a frustrating two seasons at Man United and a fee was agreed for him to join Tottenham, but a conversation with Sir Alex Ferguson made the difference.
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The Real Madrid legend who nearly joined Manchester United amid tragedy
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He's synonymous with the world's greatest goals, and he could have played for Man Utd
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How Jonny Evans went from 'the best defender in the country' to having his Manchester United career ended on a golf buggy
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The 35-year-old made a surprise return to Man United last week having won three Premier League titles during his first stint with the club.
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The USA game when Sir Alex Ferguson knew he'd uncovered another Manchester United transfer gem
Javier Hernandez
Javier Hernandez enjoyed a fine career at Man United and managed to cement himself as an Old Trafford legend over the years
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