1. Hail stones fall on stewards on the Manchester United Parade Route just hours before the team are due to set off
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2. A Manchester United supporter outside Old Trafford Stadium holds up a poster in reference to the rumoured departure of Roberto Mancini
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3. Manchester United’s fans celebrate during the trophy parade at Albert Square
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4. A flag is held outside Old Trafford Stadium
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5. Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney holds the trophy outside Old Trafford Stadium
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6. Manchester United’s Paul Scholes stands on an open top bus with a statue of Sir Matt Busby visible behind him
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7. Manchester United’s fans celebrate
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8. The Manchester United team arrive in Albert Square aboard their bus
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9. Manchester United’s Alex Ferguson lifts the Premier League trophy with Patrice Evra
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10. The Manchester United team celebrate with the Premier League trophy
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11. A stall holder sells Manchester United-related merchandise as rain pours down
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12. Manchester United fans with banners for Sir Alex Ferguson
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13. Manchester United fans queue to enter Albert Square to view the closing ceremony
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14. Manchester United fans gather in Albert Square to view the closing ceremony
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15. The Courteeners sound check in Albert Square before the closing ceremony
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16. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson makes his way to the bus
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17. Manchester United players including Wayne Rooney celebrate
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18. A Manchester United fan with a banner taunting rivals
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19. A Manchester United fan makes her feelings clear on a banner
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20. A Manchester United fan holds up a card which reads ‘ThankYou Sir Alex’ at Albert Square
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21. The Manchester United team bus on the streets of Manchester
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22. The Manchester United fans with flares
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23. A Manchester United fan cheers in Albert Square despite the heavy rain
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