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Manchester United put the disappointing campaign under David Moyes behind them to finish fourth in the Premier League last season and give themselves a Champions League play-off spot in their bid to return to Europe.
However, Louis van Gaal's side head into the 2015/16 season with realistic hopes to challenge for the Premier League title, and having already shown their intent with the signing of Memphis Depay, you can be sure the signings will follow.
Here are some of the highlights from Manchester United's fixture list to look out for:
First game Tottenham Hotspur (H)
Last game Bournemouth (H)
Games against biggest rivals Arsenal: 3 Oct (H), 27 Feb (A)
Chelsea: 28 Dec (H), 6 Feb (A)
Liverpool: 12 Sept (H), 16 Jan (A)
Manchester City: 24 Oct (H), 19 March (A)
Tottenham: 8 August (H), 9 April (A)
Over the festive period Manchester United will play Stoke (A) on Boxing Day, Chelsea on the 28 December and Swansea on New Year's Day.
Full Manchester United fixtures: Manchester United transfer news and rumoursShow all 10 1 /10Manchester United transfer news and rumours Manchester United transfer news and rumours Hugo Lloris The Tottenham goalkeeper has said on more than one occasion over the last week that he wants to play in the Champions League. The France international is being positioned as the top candidate to replace David De Gea, should the current No 1 move to Real Madrid.
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Manchester United transfer news and rumours David De Gea Apparently the goalkeeper has now told Manchester United he wants to join Real Madrid. He might face a frosty reception at the Bernabeu though, with video footage of him and current Real Madrid No 1 Iker Casillas apparently ignoring each other.
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Manchester United transfer news and rumours Mario Mandzukic The Atletico Madrid striker has apparently fallen out with senior coaches at his current club and has been offered to Manchester United. The Spanish side paid £18.5m for him only last summer.
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Manchester United transfer news and rumours Nicolas Otamendi Marcos Rojo teased Manchester United fans not once but twice over the potential signing of Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi. He favourited a couple of tweets saying United should sign the Argentina international.
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Manchester United transfer news and rumours Dani Alves Manchester United were thought to be the favourites to sign Dani Alves. Only the Brazilian went and signed a new contract at Barcelona.
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Manchester United transfer news and rumours Javier Hernandez The Mexican super-sub could have a future at Manchester United. He said this week that there will be more 'opportunities' at Old Trafford with the return of Champions League football and could stay.
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Manchester United transfer news and rumours Robin van Persie The Netherlands international has been speaking openly this week about potentially leaving. The former Arsenal man is keen for game time ahead of Euro 2016 and realises he may not get that at Old Trafford. Juventus have been linked with a £10m bid. Talk of a move to Lazio though has been described as 'total bull' by the Italian club's president.
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Manchester United transfer news and rumours Karim Benzema The Real Madrid striker is said to have become a new target for United with the signing of Gareth Bale looking increasingly unlikely. Although his agent moved quickly to play down the chances of such a move.
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Manchester United transfer news and rumours Raheem Sterling The want-away Liverpool forward continued to be linked with a move to Old Trafford. Apparently he would 'consider' it - but Liverpool would never sell to their bitter rivals.
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Manchester United transfer news and rumours Nani The Portugal winger is set to return after his loan at Sporting Lisbon. But it could be short lived. It was reported this week that he is due to make a £7.3m move to Inter Milan.
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AUGUST
8 Tottenham (H)
15 Aston Villa (A)
22 Newcastle (H)
29 Swansea (A)
SEPTEMBER
12 Liverpool (H)
19 Southampton (A)
26 Sunderland (H)
OCTOBER
3 Arsenal (A)
17 Everton (A)
24 Man City (H)
31 Crystal Palace (A)
NOVEMBER
7 West Brom (H)
21 Watford (A)
28 Leicester (A)
DECEMBER
5 West Ham (H)
12 Bournemouth (A)
19 Norwich (H)
26 Stoke (A)
28 Chelsea (H)
JANUARY
2 Swansea (H)
13 Newcastle (A)
16 Liverpool (A)
23 Southampton (H)
FEBRUARY
2 Stoke (H)
6 Chelsea (A)
13 Sunderland (A)
27 Arsenal (H)
MARCH
1 Watford (H)
5 West Brom (A)
12 Crystal Palace (H)
19 Man City (A)
APRIL
2 Everton (H)
9 Tottenham (A)
16 Aston Villa (H)
23 West Ham (A)
30 Leicester (H)
MAY
7 Norwich (A)
15 Bournemouth (H)
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