Published 17:43 IST, February 24th 2020

Man Utd welcomed 11 ‘guests of honour’ aged between 61 and 87 to highlight important issue

Man Utd players greeted 11 special 'guests of honour' before the Watford clash at Old Trafford. The gesture is part of United's partnership with Cadbury UK.

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Manchester United me ir way to a comfortable 3-0 win at Old Trafford against Watford on Sunday. Man Utd put in an all-round display to beat Watford and make strides in Premier League standings table. Goals from Bru Fernandes, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood secured all three points for Man Utd in front of home fans. However, Man Utd won hearts of fans before game even began on Sunday. y welcomed 11 'special' guests at Old Trafford.

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Premier League: Man Utd players shake hands with 11 pensioners ahe of Watford clash

Man Utd players stepped on to pitch to shake hands with 11 pensioners, d between 61 and 87 to highlight problem of loneliness amongst senior citizens in United Kingdom. All pensioners present at Old Trafford were eir volunteers at ir local UK branch or h benefited from charity. Man Utd is supporting Cbury's 'Donate Your Words' campaign in a bid to encour fans to make a difference to lives of older people through conversation. In a recent interview with Manchester Evening News, Man Utd’s director of partnerships - Sean Jefferson - said, “We’re pleased to start our global partnership with Cbury by supporting ir ‘donate your words’ campaign. Club is encouraging all fans to give a few moments of ir time to speak to older people around m who might welcome a thoughtful conversation. Any small gesture and interaction can play a part in helping tackle loneliness amongst our older generation."

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17:43 IST, February 24th 2020