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Manchester United pay touching tribute to Denis Law ahead of first game since his death - as club legends gather and Sir Alex Ferguson lays wreath

Manchester United paid a heart-warming tribute to club legend Denis Law before their match against Brighton after his death aged 84 was announced on Friday.

The players walked out to the Flower of Scotland tune and there was a chorus of applause as Sir Alex Ferguson laid a wreath on the centre circle.

A poem was read out in his honour as the stadium fell silent, with United legends Pat Crerand, Alex Stepney, and Brian Kidd all present.

Old Trafford then burst out into another round of applause and song before kick-off.