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Man Utd launch new home kit for 2018-19 to commemorate Newton Heath foundations

Manchester United have launched their new home kit for the 2018-19 season.

United's bold new shirt features black stripes along the midriff and on the shoulders in a commemoration of the founding of the club.

The stripes are described as a "train track graphic" by the club's official press release, which is a reference to United's original name; Newton Heath (Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway) Cricket and Football Club.

The club were founded in 1878, 140 years ago, and started off by playing against other rail companies.

They changed their name to the famous United we know now in 1910, eight years after entering the First Division.