In pictures – the Chilean miners visit Manchester United

After spending 69 days trapped underground, the Chilean miners have been enjoying the perks of life back above ground. Today they were Manchester United's guests of honour, visiting the club's Carrington training facility before watching the match against Arsenal from the directors' box at Old Trafford
  
  


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Twenty-three of the miners arrived at Carrington earlier today where they were greeted by members of United's squad including Ryan Giggs, Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney Photograph: John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images
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Rooney signs autographs while exercising on a bike Photograph: John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images
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Jose Ojeda presents Sir Alex Ferguson with a shirt signed by the miners. On the right is Elias Figueroa Photograph: John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images
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After a tour of Old Trafford, the miners are photographed at the side of the pitch. One of the Chileans in a poncho Photograph: John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images
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Here he is again - Mario Sepulveda is his name Photograph: Jon Super/AP
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The miners receive a warm welcome from the United faithful before the match Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters
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Much to the delight of Sepulveda. Photograph: Dave Thompson/PA
 

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