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Manchester United have amassed numerous trophies over the years, tasting the majority of their success in the Premier League Era. The Red Devils have been crowned Champions of England 20 times in their rich history. Out of them,13 of their league titles have come in the Premier League era.
Under Sir Alex Ferguson's tutelage, Manchester United have enjoyed unprecedented success. This includes two Champions League trophies and a continental treble. It goes without saying that some of the world's greatest footballers have worn United's famous red kit over the years.
Arsenal and Liverpool have always been Manchester United's bitter rivals over the years. The phenomenal rise of neighbors Manchester City and Chelsea in the 21st century has also made them United's fierce rivals.
Over the years, some footballers have gone directly to their arch rivals, leaving a bitter end to their United careers.
On that note, let's take a look at
5 Manchester United players who moved directly to a rival Premier League club
#5 Danny Welbeck to Arsenal
Coming up from the ranks of Manchester United's academy, Danny Welbeck might not be the lavish name on this list. Yet the forward embodied what it meant to be a United player. He was hardworking, intelligent in his movements and excellent at times in the final third.
Welbeck scored 29 times and provided 21 assists in over 100 appearances for Manchester United before he moved to Arsenal in 2014. A move to Arsenal did not bode well for the player, who suffered recurring injuries during his tenure with the Gunners.
At Arsenal, Welbeck was inconsistent and was never the team's primary choice when he was fit. He scored just 32 goals in his five-year tenure and has endured a gradual decline ever since.
#4 Phil Chisnall to Liverpool
Phil Chisnall did not enjoy a sensational career. However, his transfer from Manchester United to Liverpool occurred at a time when the rivalry between the clubs was starting to grow. His transfer from the Red Devils to Liverpool was the last direct transfer between the clubs way back in 1964.
Chisnall featured as a striker under Sir Matt Busby at Manchester United. He managed to score just eight goals before opting out of a move to Bill Shankly's Liverpool. Chisnall failed to leave any mark at Liverpool and remained a fringe player for the Reds.
#3 Owen Hargreaves to Manchester City
Owen Hargreaves is another name on the list who is not that grand by any means. But he was one of the players who transferred directly to Manchester City from Manchester United.
Hargreaves joined Manchester United from Bayern Munich in 2007, after enjoying a successful tenure in the Bundesliga. The midfielder made only 39 appearances in his four-year tenure at Old Trafford and failed to make any mark. He was constantly plagued with injuries which limited his minutes on the pitch.
Hargreaves joined Manchester City following his contract expiry and after winning the Premier League and the Champions League with the Red Devils. He endured a forgettable campaign with City, making just one Premier League appearance in his brief spell.
#2 Denis Law to Manchester City
Denis Law is another legend of the Red Devils who moved directly to Manchester City at the end of his career. The Scottish great was initially at Manchester City in 1960, before moving to Torino and Manchester United.
Law became famous for his prolific goalscoring record at Manchester United and remains one of the greatest forwards to don the famous red kit. His phenomenal goalscoring record at United is a testament to his outworldly caliber. Law sits third on the all-time top goalscorer list for the Red Devils with 237 goals.
During his tenure at the club, Law helped Manchester United win two English Championships and one European Cup, among other notable accolades. Law was awarded the Ballon d'Or in 1964 and he remains the only Scottish player to have ever won the award.
Law ended his career at Manchester City after moving from the Red Devils in 1973.
#1 Carlos Tevez to Manchester City
Carlos Tevez remains the most prominent name on the list with his transfer taking place in 2009 when Manchester City were on the rise. The Argentine forward enjoyed two successful seasons at Old Trafford, winning two Premier League titles and a Champions League title in 2008.
During his tenure with the Red Devils, Tevez formed a dangerous partnership with Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo. He ended up scoring 34 goals and providing 14 assists in 99 appearances for the Red Devils before moving to arch rivals Manchester City.
At Manchester City, Tevez was an integral part of the team which won its first Premier League title in 2012. He spent four seasons at the Etihad, during which he scored an impressive 73 goals in 148 games in all competitions.
