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The Initial Name of the Club
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Newton Heath L&YR F.C.
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Manchester United was originally founded in 1878 as 'Newton Heath Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Football Club' (Newton Heath L&YR F.C.). The club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902. 'Newton Heath F.C.' was the name after 'L&YR' was dropped but before becoming Manchester United.