Thousands of Manchester United fans gathered at Old Trafford on Tuesday to pay tribute to Denis Law ahead of the club great's funeral.

Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Kenny Dalglish, Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville were among the thousands to pay their respects to Denis Law

Sir Alex Ferguson was among the footballing greats who gathered for the funeral of Manchester United legend Denis law on Tuesday afternoon.

The legendary Denis Law passed away last month and Man Utd fans will be able to say a final farewell on Tuesday.

Manchester United players and managers past and present turned out to pay their respects to club legend Denis Law, who was laid to rest on Tuesday.

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Family, fans and footballers from across the generations have bade a final farewell to Manchester United and Scotland legend Denis Law. About 750 mourners paid their respects to one of the game's all-time greats at his funeral earlier.

Sir Alex Ferguson gave an emotional tribute to Denis Law at the funeral of “The King” at Manchester Cathedral.