Multiple choice general knowledge sports When was Man U formed and when did it change its name to "Manchester United"? :P :P 1888, 1904 1876, 1906 1878, 1902 1880, 1905 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Manchester United was founded in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR Football Club by railway workers. The club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 after being rescued from bankruptcy by new investors who wanted to represent the entire city.