Tom Jenkins at Old Trafford April 26, 2014

Premier League: Manchester United v Norwich City – in pictures

All the best images from Old Trafford for caretaker manager Ryan Giggs' first game in interim charge of the Red Devils

United v Norwich: Old Trafford flags — At Old Trafford though the sky is blue, the flags are red Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

United v Norwich: Former boss David Moyes graces the front cover of fanzine Red News — Former boss David Moyes graces the front cover of fanzine Red News Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

United v Norwich: Manchester Utd v Norwich City match programme — While the official match programme focuses on the future, with caretaker boss Ryan Giggs on the front cover Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

United v Norwich: Giggs T-Shirt — The merchandise sellers have been quick to react to the change/exploit the situation to make a fast buck Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

United v Norwich: Burger van — Giggs's fizzog is even gracing a burger van Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

United v Norwich: Giggs fan — The caretaker boss' appreciation society continues inside the ground Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Tom Jenkins United: A plane with message for departed manager David Moyes — A plane with message for departed manager David Moyes Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Tom Jenkins United: No sign of The Chosen One banner — Speaking of whom, there's no sign of The Chosen One banner Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

United v Norwich: Ryan Giggs signs autographs — The man of the moment signs autographs Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

United v Norwich: Giggs takes his seat — Giggs takes his seat in the dugout next to fellow class of '92 alumni Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Tom Jenkins United: Nathan Redmond and Phil Jones — There's an open feel to the start of the match but neither team have managed to fashion much in the way of chances. Here United's Phil Jones gets the better of Nathan Redmond Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Tom Jenkins United: Rooney tries to get between Fer and Turner — Rooney tries to get between Fer and Turner Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

United v Norwich: Danny Welbeck is brought down by Steven Whittaker for a penalty — Five minutes before half-time the Norwich defence doesn't deal with a bouncing ball from Phil Jones which eventually lands at the feet of Welbeck, six yards out. He swings to connect, but is brushed by Whittaker and goes down Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

United v Norwich: Manchester United's Wayne Rooney scores a penalty — Wayne Rooney sends John Ruddy the wrong way... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

United v Norwich: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United celebrates — United go in at half-time one goal to the good Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Tom Jenkins United: Wayne Rooney slips but still scores the 2nd goal — Just three minutes into the second half Rooney notched again. The United forward cuts in from the left, takes a couple of touches, as he is afforded far too much space. Then as he reaches the D whips a low effort as he slips and it whizzes towards the bottom right, off the post and in Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Tom Jenkins United: Giggs banner — There may not be a Chosen One banner anymore but there is a Giggs one Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Tom Jenkins United: Ryan Giggs — He's still got it Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Tom Jenkins United: Ryan Giggs — Though he is more used to flying up and down the wing than watching others do it Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Tom Jenkins United: Mata and Rooney celebrate the 3rd goal — On the hour mark Giggs takes off Danny Welbeck and brings on Juan Mata. Then three minutes later Ruddy palms away a Rooney effort, Valencia picks up the ball and pulls it back for Jones, who whips it into the area where Mata skelps it into the right-hand side of the net Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Tom Jenkins United: Valencia crashes into Martin — Valencia crashes into Martin Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

United v Norwich: Juan Mata celebrates — In the 73rd minute Evra reaches the byline down the left. He crosses deep. Valencia returns it into the centre, where Mata heads home from a couple of yards Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

United v Norwich: Ryan Giggs walks off applauding — During injury time Javier Hernandez fires wide when it would have been easier to score and then final whistle goes bringing to an end a comfortable win for the home side. Ryan Giggs walks off to a tumultuous reception and applauds the fans back as he leaves the pitch. Final score: Manchester United 4-0 Norwich City Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

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