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'My youngest son's middle name is Roy after Keano' - fan storiespublished at 16:33 BST 7 August
This week, we are asking you to share your stories and photos for why you fell in love with Manchester United.
Here is a selection of your submissions:
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Stephen: I am 73 and have supported Man Utd since I was 15 years old. My father worked for a scrap company that burned up all the railway sidings at the back of Old Trafford down the lane. I spent my six-week school holidays working for my dad and I remember we couldn't work on Saturdays - match days. All my family from five and upwards now support Man United. I Remember back then the old cafe just over the bridge. That was Old Trafford. The picture is of my late daughter at a game.
Darren: It's May 1976 and as a seven-year-old who liked football, it was time I picked a team.
Red has always been my favourite colour so Manchester United became my team. Steve Coppell is still my hero to this day. His signed shirt takes pride of place on my wall.
From trying to celebrate quietly in 1999 while my baby son slept, to middle-naming youngest son Roy after Keano, United will always be in my blood, through the good times and the bad.
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Debbie: When my mum was eight years old, she came home from school in 1958 and wondered why her mum was crying. The Munich Air Disaster affected the whole country, and from that moment on, my mum became a big fan, supporting from the south, but watching them play as much as she could. In particular a game at Chelsea in the 60s when George Best kicked the ball and it hit my mum's bum! Her passion for United was so strong that I too fell in love with them, especially the first ever Premier League win in 1992.
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Man Utd want £50m for Garnachopublished at 15:55 BST 7 August
Sami Mokbel
Senior football correspondent
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Manchester United want £50million for winger Alejandro Garnacho, who is attracting interest from Chelsea.
Garnacho is set to leave Old Trafford this summer and United have now set their asking price for the Argentina international.
Having already signed Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha this summer, United look set to complete a move for striker Benjamin Sesko from Red Bull Leipzig.
Given Garnacho is likely to find his game time limited at Old Trafford next season, he could leave this summer.
Chelsea registered their interest in Garnacho earlier this summer.
Man Utd agree £74m deal for Leipzig striker Sesko, published at 15:33 BST 7 August
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Do United have a new 'negotiating tactic?'published at 12:07 BST 7 August
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Ruben Amorim's first summer transfer window at Manchester United was always going to be important for his and the club's future, but the way they have conducted their business this season has also been new.
It was first demonstrated in the Bryan Mbeumo deal, as United made an agreement with the then-Brentford forward as he said he wanted to join them.
United then started negotiating with Brentford and "it all got a bit fractious", which is why it took so long to complete.
This approach of confirming what the player wants first seems to be a new approach from United, and it is continuing with current targets.
"There seems to be a negotiating tactic," BBC Sport's chief football news reporter Simon Stone told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.
"United held off putting a bid in for Benjamin Sesko until they understood that the player wanted to join them. "Then they put the bid in and it has caused haggling.
"They have to match, or better, the number Newcastle have bid.
"It raises all kinds of questions about how they can afford him, given Sir Jim Ratcliffe's apocalyptic warnings about the club going bust as recently as March. Plus, they finished 15th last season and are bidding against a club in the Champions League.
"There are all kinds of discussions around those talking points and this deal is not done until it's done.
"But we are working at the assumption that Manchester United have been given a very strong indication that Sesko wants to come to Old Trafford and that is why they have started bidding."
Listen to the full discussion on the Football Daly podcast
'It becomes really hard to separate yourself from it'published at 11:44 BST 7 August
Nicola Pearson
BBC Sport journalist
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When it comes to our love for a football club, the answer to why we do lies in "both psychological and societal" reasons.
In the first part of her chat with BBC Sport, researcher and co-writer of the Routledge Handbook of Sport Fans and Fandom Danielle Sarver Coombs spoke about the part that identity and tradition play.
And yet when we are caught up in the emotions of a tough defeat or nerves of an important match, we can often ask why we put ourselves through it.
"There are psychological processes at work and physiological ones in terms of how we respond and engage," Sarver Coombs said.
"An example that I always give is when I take the train to work, I go past Arsenal's stadium and I feel literally nothing other than: 'Oh, that's a big building'. Whereas on a train to Manchester, I went by Villa Park and my heart started pounding. I got all excited and was trying to take pictures out the window.
"I had a visceral reaction to this place. We can't pretend we don't have that sort of physical reaction because we do.
"When someone is talking about a controversial decision and I feel myself getting wound up, even though I intellectually know that I can't control it and that it's just a game, my body doesn't know that.
"My gut doesn't know that and so I have this really emotional response and we can't control that."
A 2023 book titled 'Football on the brain: why minds love sport, external' suggests it comes down to 'an understandable and logical consequence of the human mind's natural inclination to find meaning through beliefs... It's a religion as far as the brain is concerned'.
But it not just about what is going on inside the mind but outside influences too.
"There is a sociological element to it because the community part is such a huge driver and benefit for us," Sarver Coombs explains.
"Sociologically, we are driven to be part of communities. We are driven to find our groups that we can be members of. Sport provides a way to do that - this sense that I was chosen to be part of this community and it's something bigger than I am."
As the game expands, unrest among supporters seems to be increasing, but how does that impact this ingrained love for a club?
"You always go through these cycles when the game is changing," Sarver Coombs said.
"Despite all the changes, the traditions remain so strong and it's such a huge draw that it becomes really hard to actually separate yourself from it. Even if you do, it tends to be a short-term separation. You get sucked back in because something happens.
"People don't want that change, but then we adapt to it and continue moving forward."
Browse this page to see lots of fan stories for how you fell in love with your club.
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Barber hopes Baleba 'stays for years' but makes no promisespublished at 09:38 BST 7 August
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During Brighton's pre-season fan forum on Wednesday, club chairman Paul Barber was asked about the rumours surrounding Carlos Baleba.
Manchester United are interested in the 21 year-old who has three years left on his contract at Amex Stadium.
"There's always going to be interest in our players." Barber said. "Manchester United have not been in touch with me. Speculation is speculation."
"Carlos is a fantastic talent. We hope he'll be here for years to come - but its subject to the dynamics of the football world, which isn't always predictable."
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Man Utd like Baleba - but he would cost 'an enormous amount'published at 08:50 BST 7 August
Simon Stone
Chief football news reporter
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Manchester United are on the lookout for someone who could strengthen their midfield and skipper Bruno Fernandes has called for new signings.
And they like Carlos Baleba.
The problem is Brighton's desire to sell, which is non-existent, and owner Tony Bloom's negotiating tactics. Hard line.
That is not to say United could not get Baleba - it is just that it would cost an enormous amount of money, probably in excess of anything United have spent so far this summer.
It is not obvious where the money would come from, because even if they can sign Benjamin Sesko without selling players first, eventually they will have to.
And it would take more than getting rid of the 'bomb squad' which even the club accepts is likely to be later in the window.
The key point is whether United look for an alternative or keep their powder dry for Baleba, either in case circumstances change dramatically in this window, or, more likely, for next summer.
Gossip: Man Utd enquire about Balebapublished at 07:48 BST 7 August
Manchester United have contacted Brighton through intermediaries to explore a potential move for Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba, 21. (Athletic - subscription required), external
Inter Milan could consider a move for United and England winger Jadon Sancho, 25, if they fail to sign Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman, 27, from Atalanta. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
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'I'm going to support the red team' - fan storiespublished at 16:32 BST 6 August
This week, we are asking you to share your stories and photos for why you fell in love with Manchester United.
Here is a selection of your submissions:
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Stew: I turned on the TV on a Sunday afternoon in 1974 and United were playing Fulham. I had no idea about football.
I was five years old but I remember thinking: "I'm going to support the red team." We won and I never looked back!
Duncan: My Dad named me after Duncan Edwards - I am Duncan Edward Hall. When I was at school in the 70s, I was the only United fan as most people supported Leeds. Relegation was devastating and I came close to giving them up, but I heard an incredible radio broadcast with a posh voice saying: "Man Utd, we'll support you evermore." I cried my eyes out.
Tommy Doc's team was my team, with Merlin [Gordon Hill],Steve Coppell and the Greenhoff bros. I had cup final tickets to the Brady cup final in 1979 when United made defeat taste as sweet as victory. Red forever.
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Sue: Manchester United have been a part of my life since 1976.
My earliest memory is the defeat by Southampton in the FA Cup final. My friend and I at 9 years old were devastated. Then in 1977 we won the FA Cup and I joined the crowds on Deansgate to celebrate.
From there on they have been my life. Best memory is witnessing the Treble win in Barcelona against Bayern Munich and the most recent is travelling to Bilbao with my son. Regardless of the result, to go with him was a memory I'll treasure.
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'Sesko effectively forces this move to the Premier League'published at 15:18 BST 6 August
Watch German football expert Constantin Eckner break down Manchester United target Benjamin Sesko's determination to move to the Premier League.
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"Benjamin Sesko is very much convinced of his abilities and essentially forces his move to the Premier League because he told his club and also his team-mates that he will leave, he is determined to leave, and will join a big club in England," Eckner told BBC Sport.
"If he can score 15 or 20 goals, I think he has already proved some of the doubters wrong."
How are Man Utd able to afford Sesko?, published at 13:19 BST 6 August
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Who does Opta's Supercomputer predict to finish mid-table?published at 11:59 BST 6 August
Opta's Supercomputer has once again predicted the upcoming 2025-26 Premier League season by using a model to simulate every match 10,000 times.
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Manchester United only reach the Champions League in 6.7% of simulations, while Thomas Frank's new-look Tottenham only do so in 5.7%. These numbers will obviously largely be based on their underperformance last time around.
Both are therefore predicted a mid-table finish.
However, United are also relegated in 11.1% of simulations, meaning currently Opta's computer suggests they are more likely to go down than make the top four.
Both Everton and Fulham are both predicted to have slightly disappointing seasons with lower mid-table finishes simulated most often by the Supercomputer.
The latter had a productive 2024-25 campaign so may not be happy by 14.8% of simulations having them as relegated.
For the Blues' first season at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, David Moyes' side are relegation in 12.5% of the computer's simulations.
Read Opta's full Supercomputer breakdown here, external
How influential is Vivell in Sesko pursuit?published at 11:33 BST 6 August
Josh Lobley
BBC Sport Researcher
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Manchester United appointed Christopher Vivell as the club's director of recruitment in 2024.
Vivell previously worked as a scout at RB Salzburg before joining RB Leipzig as their technical director.
Vivell crossed paths with Benjamin Sesko at both Leipzig and Salzburg, and in the past has been clear about his admiration for the 22 year-old.
"Benjamin Sesko is among the game's top young talents and has enormous potential to become a top player." Vivell told the Bundesliga website, external.
"Benjamin is a real goalscorer who, despite his 1.95m (6'4") height is mobile and technically strong. His abilities make him a special player with a special profile."
United made a £74m bid for Sesko on Tuesday after identifying him as their top choice as striker.
It begs the question how much of a say Vivell had in that decision.
Sesko 'has potential to be as influential as Haaland'published at 09:03 BST 6 August
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Slovenian football journalist Izidor Kordic says Manchester United transfer target Benjamin Sesko has a "10 out of 10" mentality and is "perfect for the Premier League".
United have tabled a £74m bid for the RB Leipzig striker with reports on Wednesday suggesting the Red Devils are "closing in" on a deal with Sesko amid interest from Newcastle.
"He has the potential to be as influential for Manchester United as [Erling] Haaland is for Manchester City," Kordic told BBC Radio Manchester's Total Sport about his countryman.
"He's the biggest footballer we've ever had in Slovenia but the best thing about him is the best is yet to come. We can only be happy about his future.
"The problem for Manchester United is they have Rasmus Hojund at the moment who is the same age as Sesko and was also put in the fire when he came a few years ago. It will be big pressure for Sesko but I think, besides his athleticism and fantastic football skills, his character and mentality is 10 out of 10.
"This is something that makes a difference at the highest level. I think he is ready to be the number one striker at Man Utd or at Newcastle.
"I would say Man Utd is his preference because of the stature of the club."
Sesko has 39 goals in 87 appearances for RB Leipzig and is the top scorer aged under 23 in Europe's biggest five leagues over the past two seasons.
"I think he is made for the Premier League," Kordic added. "I don't know if this season he would score 20 or 25 goals - probably more about 10, 12, 15 - because he is not the finished article yet.
"But I think his athleticism and his heading of the ball, build-up play and speed makes him perfect for the Premier League."
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Gossip: Watkins and Jackson lined up as Sesko alternativespublished at 07:08 BST 6 August
Both Manchester United and Newcastle have earmarked Chelsea's Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 24, as a contingency plan if they miss out on RB Leipzig's Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko, 22. (The Athletic - subscription required), external
Aston Villa are also bracing themselves for interest from Manchester United in England striker Ollie Watkins, 29, if the Red Devils fail to complete a deal for Sesko. (Teamtalk), external
Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho will leave Old Trafford this month, with Chelsea, Aston Villa and Tottenham all interested in the 21-year-old. (TBR Football, external)
Finally, United have rejected five offers from clubs in the Premier League and Italy for 32-year-old England defender Harry Maguire. (Mail) , external
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'Quite a gamble' but Man Utd 'should take a risk' - fans on Sesko bidpublished at 17:49 BST 5 August
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Following the news that Manchester United had submitted a bid to RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko, we asked for your views on a possible deal for the striker.
Here are some of your comments:
Charles: Sesko is a player with huge potential and Manchester United should take a risk on him because there are no better, affordable, young and established strikers out there. Rasmus Hojlund should be either sold or sent on loan to ease the deal financially.
Mark: Could be quite a gamble having not played in the Premier League. If he is given a good enough ball supply then he will score, but you could say that about any half-decent striker. I think the money should be spent on trying to improve the defensive unit.
Christine: Sesko is a top striker in the same mould as Alexander Isak - height, strength and skill that would fit with Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo to interlink for attacks on goal. An exciting player who has age on his side to turn out to be the world-class player he could be.
Paul: If we are to be serious moving forward then we need top-class players like Sesko. If we want them, we've got to pay the going rate. As long as our legendary scouting network have done their jobs properly, then I'm good with it. That's a big if, however, looking back at previous purchases in the recent past.
Danyal: Are we doing another expensive buy like we did with Hojlund? Is Sesko going to be the game-solver? I do think he will bring something different to the attack and compliment Mbeumo and Cunha. But, personally, I think we should target a midfielder before a striker. It's all good to have strikers but when the midfield is empty we wont be scoring much. But still, it will be an exciting signing after a busy transfer window.
Mathias: Sesko is a young player who is over-priced. The Premier League is difficult and he would need to adapt to it. It would be a bit hard for him, especially the first season. I would prefer Ollie Watkins because he is used to the Premier League and mature.
Kevan: Would be a great signing but we don't want to get into a bidding war. £74m is enough.
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'I fell in love with Old Trafford' - fan storiespublished at 16:02 BST 5 August
This week, we are asking you to share your stories and photos about why you fell in love with Manchester United.
Here is a selection of your submissions:
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Richard: From the moment I watched Lou Macari's debut in February 1973 I fell in love with the place. The atmosphere was incredible. Martin Buchan stood out as an incredible footballer in the early days and it looked like he never got dirty (the pitch in those days was not good). He was a class apart and never seemed to lose the ball in Division Two.
Back in the First Division, we still could not beat that lot from down the road despite having Bryan Robson, who was unbelievable.
Then came Ferguson when the football was brilliant and full of pace with Giggs, Kanchelskis, Sharpe and Cantona. The teams kept evolving through Van Nistelrooy, Ronaldo and Rooney. Oh for those days again.
Dan: I fell in love with Man Utd due to my uncle. When I was nine year old, I moved from England to Northern Ireland and lived close to my uncle who was a lifelong fan. He would get me shirts, programmes and memorabilia and we would sit and watch as many of the matches together as we could.
He shared stories of the great Man Utd players and teams from the 60s to 90s so I learned the heritage and history of the club . He took me to Old Trafford for the first time in 2004 and we witnessed some incredible matches together over the years, including a 2-0 win against Arsenal (2006), a 3-2 win over Liverpool (2010) and the 7-1 win over Roma (2007).
All the memories I have of Man Utd are because of my uncle and I am so thankful for that.
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Nathan: I was born in 1969 in Greater Manchester. My first memories of being a United fan were when my Dad would get the Pink final edition. This was an additional newspaper by the Manchester Evening News, was all about sport and featured mainly United and City.
It was pink and stood out from any other newspaper. It was always known as The Pink around Manchester. I used to look at all the pictures of the United players in those iconic 70s kits and for me, there was only one team to follow.
In 1979 when I was 10 years old, United got beat by Arsenal in the FA Cup final. I remember United were 2-0 down but had managed to pull it back to 2-2. In the final few minutes of the game, Liam Brady ran through midfield with his socks rolled down and passed the ball out to the left. The cross came in, Alan Sunderland headed it past Gary Bailey and Arsenal won 3-2. I was heartbroken and cried my eyes out for the rest of the day.
Since then, I have witnessed some amazing times for United. I have a collection of United memorabilia that I love to look at and is a constant reminder of my amazing club's history.
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Man Utd make £74m bid for RB Leipzig striker Sesko, published at 14:37 BST 5 August
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Is Sesko the right choice for Man Utd? Send us your thoughts on striker bidpublished at 14:34 BST 5 August
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Manchester United have now made a bid for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko - who is also a target for Newcastle United - and we want your views.
The offer is worth as much as 85m euros (£73.8m), with a guaranteed payment of 75m euros (£65.2m).
United are yet to get a response, so would Sesko want to join the Red Devils?
The forward would be a likely starter at one of the world's biggest clubs if he ends up at Old Trafford.
Rasmus Hojlund, also aged 22, has only scored 14 Premier League goals in two seasons since his £64m move from Atalanta.
By contrast, Sesko has scored 27 Bundesliga goals in that time, having joined Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg in the same summer.
"Although many external United observers feel any spare income would be better spent on a physical, energetic central midfielder, Ruben Amorim spent most of last season moaning about his side's inability to score often enough," said BBC Sport chief football news reporter Simon Stone.
"Clearly he feels an upgrade is required on Hojlund at the top of the pitch. To that end, United are willing to listen to offers for Hojlund."
And he could be part of an all-new frontline, with Matheus Cunha, a summer signing from Wolves, and ex-Brentford man Bryan Mbeumo joining for about £130m in total this summer.
He could get plenty of service from the three players nearest him if he was the focal point up top.
Bruno Fernandes created more chances than any other Premier League player last season - 91 - with his team-mates scoring 10 of them.
Mbeumo was fifth on the list, creating 70 chances for Brentford team-mates, and Cunha was 15th, with 57 opportunities laid on for Wolves players.
How do you feel about United's offer for Sesko? The right player for the club to go for? Is he worth that fee?
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And read more from BBC Sport's Emlyn Begley on Sesko's choices here
Fans plan protest against ownerspublished at 14:02 BST 5 August
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A Manchester United supporters' group will march to Old Trafford for the opening fixture of the season in protest against the club's ownership.
The 1958 has organised the protest on 17 August when United host Arsenal and will march with banners referring to minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
A spokesman for The 1958 said: "It's a new season but the same old ownership issues. Twenty years of the Glazers and their debt mountain is 20 years too long. Enough is enough.
"We won't allow some natural optimism and a couple of shiny new signings to deflect from the bigger off-field picture.
"Jim Ratcliffe chose to get into bed with the Glazers and, in our opinion, is helping keep them in charge.
"We protest not just against the Glazers, but now also against Jim Ratcliffe - a man once seen by many, including ourselves, as a possible saviour, a beacon of hope but now revealed as complicit in the ongoing erosion of everything that makes our club what it is.
"This is no longer just about ownership; this is about survival - the survival of our identity, our community, and our values."
Man Utd, Newcastle... or neither? Sesko's choices, published at 14:01 BST 5 August
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'Good that Amorim knows he is on his last chance'published at 13:21 BST 5 August
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Ruben Amorim suggested in an interview with BBC Sport's Simon Stone that he wants "to stay 20" years at Old Trafford and the team at The Devils' Advocate podcast have no problem with such a prospect.
Amorim oversaw one of the worst seasons in Manchester United's history when he took over from Erik ten Hag last November.
However, things are off to a more positive start this campaign with the signings of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, alongside pre-season success in coming out on top in the Premier League Summer Series.
BBC Radio Manchester's Gaz Drinkwater said: "I hope he is here for 20 years as well.
"On last week's podcast, I said I don't want to hear this word 'suffer' anymore, because he [Amorim] literally said in his post-season announcement to the crowd on the pitch that the good times are coming now.
"So it is good that he knows he is on his last chance."
Co-host Joe McGrath agreed, adding: "Staying 20 years would mean he is a success.
"It is interesting that he himself says he has used all the credit, so he knows that he really, really needs to kickstart the season with wins - with big wins as well.
"It will be why he is working really hard to push through the transfers. I hope we don't work so hard that mistakes are made and we regret certain things or spend certain money in the wrong way. He knows the pressure is on him.
"Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] might have suggested he wanted to manage United for 20 years but you never thought that about Mourinho or Ten Hag, but Amorim has come out and been quite vocal and said it.
"It is exciting because if that is the case then you have a got a very hungry manager who speaks very well, speaks so honestly and is managing Manchester United in what is going to be an interesting time for the club."
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Football provides 'connections' in 'increasingly lonely' worldpublished at 11:49 BST 5 August
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'Why did you fall in love with your club?'
This week, we have asked hundreds of football fans across the world that very question and got hundreds of different answers.
Yes, the themes might be similar - born near a ground; family supported the team; watched a certain player - but the individual story will be unique to each supporter.
The relationship between a fan and their club should not be underestimated, with people ploughing uncountable amounts of money, time and emotional energy into their support for their team.
But what is that makes us love our clubs the way we do?
"A lot of it comes down to our identity," researcher and co-writer of the Routledge Handbook of Sport Fans and Fandom Danielle Sarver Coombs told BBC Sport.
"We become part of this group that means so much to us. It becomes a way to find a community that you're a part of and to find a group of people that, no matter where you are, you could find a pub with other fans of your team. You have that kinship.
"In a world that's increasingly quite lonely, this provides one of the ways that we can have connections so we can have the feeling that we're part of something bigger."
Connection and identity plays a big role in someone's love for their club - particularly when it is a family link.
Many fans talk of being born into who they support - that the connection is so strong there was no other team they could, or would, have chosen.
"The great thing with football is that there's such a strong heritage component to it," Sarver Coombs said. "Often, your grandfather, father, mother or whomever was a fan of the team, so it's part of your family's tradition.
"It's handed down from generation to generation."
The uniqueness of football fandom is something researchers are increasingly investigating.
An article, external published earlier this year in psychology journal Frontiers discusses how football fans often follow follow teams with 'significant attachment and commitment, sometimes to the bewilderment of those outside of the game'.
"With football clubs, you have decades of tradition that you can tap into and it's going to keep coming," Sarver Coombs added.
"Players come and go, managers come and go, shirts change, badges change, but the club itself - the heart and soul of it remains constant. You always have that piece that you're tied to, so the longevity of clubs is a really important part.
"But also, that constant in-person opportunity to be present in a community space really sets football apart from other passions that may be transient or do not have that constant engagement."
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'Man Utd won't get top four with their wing backs'published at 08:47 BST 5 August
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On BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club, the panel discuss the problems in Ruben Amorim's side.
Former Chelsea and Everton winger Pat Nevin said: "Every time I have ever seen a team that plays three at the back, the wing-backs are the most important players to some degree. They end up being your creators.
"The wide players are alright for Manchester United but that is not good enough. They need to be absolutely fantastic. They need to create and defend to a high level. Before they get that, they won't get top four."
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