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Manchester United training ground guarded by cops to stop rowdy autograph hunting fans

At least two officers were spotted on the private back road making a sweep of the area used by United's stars driving in their fleet of luxury supercars

MANCHESTER UNITED had cops at their training ground this morning - to stop rowdy fans hunting for autographs.

At least two officers were spotted on the private back road used by United's stars driving in their fleet of luxury supercars to Carrington.

 Manchester United had added police presence at Carrington training complex this morning
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Manchester United had added police presence at Carrington training complex this morningCredit: Zenpix

It is understood a small number of enthusiastic supporters have been trying to stop players on their way in and out of the complex.

United did not call the police themselves, but are aware of the officers making a sweep of the lane.

A source said: "There was a police presence as the players arrived this morning.

"Some overzealous fans have been parking on the road near Carrington which has caused problems."

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 The cops were on the back private land, where United's stars drive in and out of training
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The cops were on the back private land, where United's stars drive in and out of trainingCredit: Zenpix
 Ex-Arsenal ace Alexis Sanchez uses the road in his luxury Bentley to get into the complex
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Ex-Arsenal ace Alexis Sanchez uses the road in his luxury Bentley to get into the complexCredit: Zenpix
 Jesse Lingard showed off some new glasses, as he drove himself into Carrington
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Jesse Lingard showed off some new glasses, as he drove himself into CarringtonCredit: Zenpix

Alexis Sanchez arrived to United in his plush black Bentley, as he searches for a new house to purchase in the area.

He looked focused as Jose Mourinho's side prepare to face Newcastle on Sunday.

Ander Herrera was also present, covering up as he was driven in by pal Juan Mata.

 The officers stood by the side of the road why the United players drove in and out
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The officers stood by the side of the road why the United players drove in and outCredit: Zenpix
 Ander Herrera covered up as he was driven in by pal Juan Mata after match fixing allegations against him
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 Ander Herrera covered up as he was driven in by pal Juan Mata after match fixing allegations against himCredit: Zenpix
 Zlatan Ibrahimovic arrived as he fights back to fitness ahead of a return to the first-team fold
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic arrived as he fights back to fitness ahead of a return to the first-team foldCredit: Zenpix
 Luke Shaw looks like he will stay at United and sign a new contract with the club
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Luke Shaw looks like he will stay at United and sign a new contract with the clubCredit: Zenpix

The Spaniard faces trial over claims he was involved in an alleged match fixing scandal.

The 28-year-old has been dragged into a long-running investigation into claims a La Liga game between Real Zaragoza and Levante was rigged in 2011.

Investigators in Spain have spent over three years looking into the match at Levante.

 Romelu Lukaku has an incredible Manchester United colour themed Rolls Royce
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Romelu Lukaku has an incredible Manchester United colour themed Rolls RoyceCredit: Zenpix
 Paul Pogba also turned up in a custom Rolls Royce, which he paid hundreds-of-thousands for
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Paul Pogba also turned up in a custom Rolls Royce, which he paid hundreds-of-thousands forCredit: Zenpix
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It ended in a 2-1 win for relegation threatened Zaragoza, keeping them in La Liga and sending Deportivo La Coruna down instead.

Herrera was a Zaragoza player at the time.

Prosecutors in Spain believe some in the squad could have been party to a deal which allegedly saw cash payments made to Levante players.

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