In pictures - the Chilean miners visit Manchester United

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

Rooney signs autographs while exercising on a bike Photograph: John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images

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

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

Here he is again - Mario Sepulveda is his name Photograph: Jon Super/AP

The miners receive a warm welcome from the United faithful before the match Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

Much to the delight of Sepulveda. Photograph: Dave Thompson/PA