History of Manchester United F.C.

The history of Manchester United F.C. spans the period from 1878 to the present day. For detail on individual periods of the club's history, see one of the following articles:

• History of Manchester United F.C. (1878–1945)
• History of Manchester United F.C. (1945–69)
• History of Manchester United F.C. (1969–86)
• History of Manchester United F.C. (1986–2013)

For a season-by-season account of Manchester United's history, see List of Manchester United F.C. seasons.