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Alex Ferguson’s last game as Man United manager – in pictures

Guardian photographer Tom Jenkins brings you the best images from Sir Alex Ferguson's last ever game as Manchester United Manager
  
  


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West Brom and Man United fans try to get a photo as the United team coach arrives Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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A West Brom fan with a United sticker collection Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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Scarf sellers outside the ground Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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Sir Alex Ferguson gets off the team bus for the very last time Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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West Brom manager Steve Clarke greets Sir Alex Ferguson before the match begins Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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Ferguson acknowledges the fans who've gathered to witness the end of an era … Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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… and willingly signs autographs for those lucky enough to be seated near the box Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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Some fans show their appreciation for the Scot's 26 years of service… Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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… while others do so with a more homemade touch Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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The United players are applauded onto the pitch by the West Brom players Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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Youssouf Mulumbu goes in high on Alexander Büttner Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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A United fan pays tribute with his t-shirt Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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With 38 trophies during his time at Manchester United, he certainly did Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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Robin van Persie celebrates scoring Manchester United's fourth goal in the 53rd minute Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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Javier Hernández scores United's 5th goal to put them 5-2 up Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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Known for his own brand of tackling throughout his career, Paul Scholes is booked for a rash challenge in his final appearance before retirement Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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At the end of a rollercoaster game, Romelu Lukaku scores for West Brom to make it 5-5 Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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Sir Alex Ferguson waves to the United fans as he leaves the pitch Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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A lone United fan keeps vigil as the sun sets on Alex Ferguson's tenure Photograph: Tom Jenkins
 

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