Fergie's farewell: Manchester United v Swansea - in pictures

Fans gather on the Old Trafford concourse for Sir Alex Ferguson's final home game as United manager. Together, Fergie and United have won 36 trophies in 27 years ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Fancy a Fergie facemask to mark his farewell? Photograph: Tom Jenkins

There's merchandise everywhere as fans in celebratory mood look to mark the occasion Photograph: Tom Jenkins

United's future will be continued under the guidance of David Moyes, who is taking charge of his last match at Goodison Park as Everton manager today Photograph: Tom Jenkins

This young lad can only have witnessed a small part of Fergie's tenure, but he's been wowed nonetheless Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The matchday programme offers thanks to the boss Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Here he is, receiving adulation from supporters .... Photograph: Tom Jenkins

This chap has done an acrostic for Fergie. Very poetic Photograph: Tom Jenkins

All of the fans have been given flags to wave - heck even the Swansea fans have been given white flags acknowledging their recent league cup triumph Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Among the flags are more messages of thanks Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The three Glazer brothers are in the directors box today to pay their tributes to the man who has brought them so much success Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The game gets underway in front of the packed Sir Alex Ferguson stand Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Javier Hernandez gives United a half-time lead when he capitalises on Ashley Williams' failed clearance in the 38th minute Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Hernandez wheels off in celebration Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Having conceded an equaliser in the second half - a deft goal scored by Michu - United must chase victory in the closing stages Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Paul Scholes, who is retiring for the second time, applauds the crowd as he is subbed Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Four minutes from time, Rio Ferdinand scores with a thumping shot to hand United an emotional 2-1 victory Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Fergie looks delighted. What an appropriate way to bow out at Old Trafford Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The United players jump up and down as they await the presentation of the Premier League trophy Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Ferguson lifts his 13th title Photograph: Tom Jenkins

He then plants a smacker onto the trophy's crown Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Ferguson hugs Robin Van Persie and the rest of his players Photograph: Tom Jenkins

But Wayne Rooney - who was dropped from the squad after asking for a transfer - gets a mere pat on the back Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Rooney trundles off with his son Kai and pregnant wife Colleen, perhaps never again to be seen in a United shirt Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Ferguson addresses the crowd with an improvised farewell speech in which he asks them to give new boss David Moyes time and support Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Ferguson's grandchildren follow him around the pitch as he says his goodbyes Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Now there's a picture; Ferguson looks positively thrilled Photograph: Tom Jenkins