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Manchester United players attend Unicef charity gala with Stormzy set for a special performance

Paul Jiggins

Published: 6:00, 16 Nov 2017
Updated: 5:26, 17 Nov 2017

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MANCHESTER UNITED players arrived at the club's charity gala in aid of Unicef with the red carpet literally rolled out.

There was no rest for the footballers after their exertions on international duty as they dressed their dapper best for the fundraiser.

Paul Pogba was clearly delighted to be able to strut his stuff with grim artist Stormzy — Paul Pogba was clearly delighted to be able to strut his stuff with grim artist StormzyCredit: AFP

Stormzy makes special appearance at the Manchester United Unicef charity gala

Jesse Lingard shared this photo from inside the event, and Paul Pogba looks happy — Jesse Lingard shared this photo from inside the event, and Paul Pogba looks happyCredit: Instagram

Jesse Lingard, Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku, Marcus Rashford the Manchester United players arrive at Unicef charity evening Instagram jesselingard

Cheshire Housewives stars Darby and Taylor Ward are there showing their support for the charity event — Cheshire Housewives stars Darby and Taylor Ward are there showing their support for the charity eventCredit: PA:Press Association

England defender Chris Smalling and wife Sam are all smiles on arrival — England defender Chris Smalling and wife Sam are all smiles on arrivalCredit: AFP or licensors

David De Gea arrives at the fundraising event with his stunning partner, TV presenter and model Edurne Garcia — David De Gea arrives at the fundraising event with his stunning partner, TV presenter and model Edurne GarciaCredit: PA:Press Association

Nemanja Matic and wife Aleksandra pose for a red carpet shot before the charity night — Nemanja Matic and wife Aleksandra pose for a red carpet shot before the charity nightCredit: AFP

Anthony Martial and Melanie Da Cruz make a stylish pair at the event in aid of Unicef — Anthony Martial and Melanie Da Cruz make a stylish pair at the event in aid of UnicefCredit: PA:Press Association

Manchester United defender Phil Jones has just recently married — Manchester United defender Phil Jones has just recently marriedCredit: AFP

Matteo Darmin put behind him the disappointment of Italy missing out on the World Cup as he arrived with wife Francessca — Matteo Darmin put behind him the disappointment of Italy missing out on the World Cup as he arrived with wife FrancesscaCredit: AFP

The event has raised over £4million for Unicef on previous years.

This year, all money received will go towards the charity's work in Thailand, providing education to those children with limited or no access to schooling.

And the special guest for the night will be grime star Stormzy, who will perform for the masses.

The musician is a lifelong United fan, and will get the opportunity to meet the boss Jose Mourinho.

Eric Bailly and Ander Herrera teamed up for this snap at their table — Eric Bailly and Ander Herrera teamed up for this snap at their tableCredit: Instagram

This is what the players were greeted with at their tables at Old Trafford — This is what the players were greeted with at their tables at Old TraffordCredit: Instagram

Marouane Fellaini, who is rumoured to have turned down a new contract at United, stood out from the crowd — Marouane Fellaini, who is rumoured to have turned down a new contract at United, stood out from the crowdCredit: AFP

Anthony Martial looks dapper in a dark blue suit alongside his stunning missus Melanie Da Cruz — Anthony Martial looks dapper in a dark blue suit alongside his stunning missus Melanie Da CruzCredit: PA:Press Association

Daley Blind was expected to leave Old Trafford this summer, but he is still here, with partner Carly-Rae Fleur — Daley Blind was expected to leave Old Trafford this summer, but he is still here, with partner Carly-Rae FleurCredit: AFP

United's second-choice keeper Sergio Romero holds the pregnant belly of his partner Eliana Guercio — United's second-choice keeper Sergio Romero holds the pregnant belly of his partner Eliana GuercioCredit: PA:Press Association

Swedish centre-half Victor Lindelof and his missus Maja Nilsson have dressed to impress — Swedish centre-half Victor Lindelof and his missus Maja Nilsson have dressed to impressCredit: AFP

Countdown co-host and mathematician Rachel Riley was the host for the night.

In recent years some of the club's star players have auctioned off some of their top clobber.

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Last season, in his first appearance at the gala, Mourinho even gave away his watch.

Also in attendance was Marouane Fellaini, despite increased rumour over his long-term future.

It wouldn't be just Juan Mata who would be turning heads on the red carpet tonight at Old Trafford — It wouldn't be just Juan Mata who would be turning heads on the red carpet tonight at Old TraffordCredit: AFP

Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley looked stunning in a red dress on the red carpet — Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley looked stunning in a red dress on the red carpetCredit: PA:Press Association

Versatile Utd ace Phil Jones and Kaya Hall dazzle as they pose for snaps — Versatile Utd ace Phil Jones and Kaya Hall dazzle as they pose for snapsCredit: PA:Press Association

In comes the boss - but will Jose Mourinho be losing one of his watches again this year? — In comes the boss - but will Jose Mourinho be losing one of his watches again this year?Credit: AFP

Romelu Lukaku, Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Stormzy and Marcus Rashford attend a gala dinner at Old Trafford — Romelu Lukaku, Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Stormzy and Marcus Rashford attend a gala dinner at Old TraffordCredit: PA:Press Association

Henrikh Mkhitaryan was a lone wolf on the catwalk as he attended the charity night — Henrikh Mkhitaryan was a lone wolf on the catwalk as he attended the charity nightCredit: AFP

Eric Bailly and Joel Pereira look like they are ready to line up a defensive wall — Eric Bailly and Joel Pereira look like they are ready to line up a defensive wallCredit: PA:Press Association

Ashley Young performed admirably in his first appearance back for England against Brazil — Ashley Young performed admirably in his first appearance back for England against BrazilCredit: AFP

Michael Carrick hasn't seen much game time for Man United this season, but provides the experience in the dressing room — Michael Carrick hasn't seen much game time for Man United this season, but provides the experience in the dressing roomCredit: AFP

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