Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, players were once again unable to deliver the gifts in person, but instead, players packed presents and sent virtual festive messages to patients and staff at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, The Christie and Francis House Children’s Hospice.
Thanking staff for their continued hard work and sending positive messages to help raise patients’ spirits, both teams also sent an array of United-themed presents including shirts, hats and annuals to spread some festive joy.
Scott McTominay expressed the importance of sending presents and best wishes during this time, he said: “Christmas time is such a special time of year; it's important for the families and the kids to feel loved and feel that warmth around Christmas.