Manchester United Football Club is a professional football club based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester , England, that competes in the Premier League , the top flight of English football . Nicknamed "the Red Devils", the club was founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to its current stadium, Old Trafford , in 1910. Manchester United Full name Manchester United Football Club Nickname(s) The Red Devils [1] Short name MUFC Founded 1878 ; 139 years ago , as Newton Heath LYR F.C. 1902 ; 115 years ago , as Manchester United F.C. Ground Old Trafford Capacity 75,643 [2] Owner Manchester United plc ( NYSE : MANU ) Co-chairmen Joel and Avram Glazer Manager José Mourinho League Premier League 2016–17 Premier League , 6th of 20 Website Club website Home colours Away colours ...