Manchester united away shirt 2016 17 the manchester united away shirt 2016 17 is a fresh reimagining of the united change colours drawing inspiration from one of the clubs finest hours in 1968 matt busbys manchester united defeated portuguese champions benfica at wembley stadium to secure englands first ever european cup the landmark match saw george best bobby charlton and teammates switch from their customary red to an alternative blue strip and the new manchester united 2016 17 away