Manchester United Foundation honoured the legacy of the Busby Babes, 65 years on from the Munich Air Disaster by immersing a group of its young people in commemorative and educational activities.
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Manchester United mark 60th anniversary of Munich air disaster
As the snow fell steadily over a sombre Old Trafford, it only added to the poignancy of the service to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Munich air disaster.
Manchester United beat Huddersfield Town on day Reds mark 60th anniversary of Munich air disaster
MAN UNITED 2, HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 0
An emotionally charged afternoon in which Manchester United marked the 60th anniversary of the Munich air disaster was followed by a Reds’ victory against Huddersfield Town at Old Trafford.
It wasn’t pretty on the eye, but United did enough to find a way past the battling Terriers through second-half goals from Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez on his home debut.
And with leaders Manchester City surprisingly held at Burnley, United cut City’s lead from 16 to 13 points.
It was a satisfactory performance from United – nothing more than that – as they bounced back from the midweek defeat at Tottenham.
And Reds’ goalkeeper David De Gea, making his 300th appearance for the Reds, could not have had an easier ride as he didn’t have a shot to save.