Manchester United renamed Old Trafford's North Stand in honor of legendary manager Alex Ferguson ahead of Saturday's match with Sunderland and his 25th anniversary at the club.
Manchester United renamed Old Trafford's North Stand in honor of legendary manager Alex Ferguson ahead of Saturday's match with Sunderland and his 25th anniversary at the club.
The Scot, who turns 70 in December, walked out as both teams formed a guard of honor before the match.
The Scot, who turns 70 in December, walked out as both teams formed a guard of honor before the match.
United fans commemorated Ferguson's achievements, which include 12 English titles and two European Champions League crowns since his arrival on November 6, 1986.
United fans commemorated Ferguson's achievements, which include 12 English titles and two European Champions League crowns since his arrival on November 6, 1986.
Ferguson with Sunderland manager Steve Bruce, who was his United captain and a key player for nine years at Old Trafford.
Ferguson with Sunderland manager Steve Bruce, who was his United captain and a key player for nine years at Old Trafford.
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United won the Premier League match 1-0 thanks to an own-goal from Wes Brown, who was making his first return to his former club following his July move to Sunderland.
United won the Premier League match 1-0 thanks to an own-goal from Wes Brown, who was making his first return to his former club following his July move to Sunderland.