Was Manchester United FC the cause of this crazy behavior?

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Residents have lost their appeal against the plans for a new football stadium for FC United of Manchester.

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Manchester United then opens up its Barclays (NYSE: BCS) Premier League season on August 20 against Everton FC.

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