‘A true gentleman’
Tributes poured in for the United great with the likes of David Beckham, Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville among those to pay homage to the striker.
Former team-mate Brian Kidd wrote a heartfelt message that read: “He was slight, with the heart of a lion.
“An unbelievable finisher, he scored every type of goal.
“He said to me: ‘If you’re ever wide, don’t look up, put the cross in early. If I’m not there it’s my fault’. He was usually there.
“Sir Matt [Busby] loved him. We all did. He was the King of the Stretford End.”
Rooney wrote on X: “Legend. Thoughts with all Denis’ family and friends.”
Neville added: “Rest in Peace Denis. A great footballer and a great man.
“It’s a privilege and an honour to have spent time in your company. The King of the Stretford End.”
Beckham wrote: “Tonight we lost a true gentleman of the game. Our heart goes out to Denis’s family.
“Our hearts are heavy tonight. A legend on the field but the perfect gentleman off.”
Law tributes
The football world was in mourning last night as Manchester United legend Denis Law died after a battle with dementia.
-Law, who was 84, scored 237 goals in 404 games for United and helped them to two league titles, an FA Cup and the 1968 European Cup.
The 1964 Ballon d’Or winner also famously scored a back-heel goal AGAINST United for Man City with the club relegated just a couple of weeks later.
United are expected to hold a minute’s silence and wear black armbands in honour of Law.
A statement from his family read: “It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father Denis Law has sadly passed away. He fought a tough battle but finally he is now at peace.
“We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his wellbeing and care, past and much more recently.
“We know how much people supported and loved him and that love was always appreciated and made the difference. Thank you.”
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Hello and welcome to our coverage of a massive Premier League Saturday.
There are five matches taking place today with games at 12.30pm, 3pm and 5.30pm.
We will be bringing you all the goal, action and incidents as they happen, plus all the reaction and build-up to another big day of football on Sunday.
Today’s fixtures are as follows:
- 12.30pm – Newcastle vs Bournemouth
- 3pm – Brentford vs Liverpool
- 3pm – Leicester City vs Fulham
- 3pm – West Ham vs Crystal Palace
- 5.30pm – Arsenal vs Aston Villa
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