Kitman Les Chapman was preparing meticulously hours before kick-off.

Aleks shares a moment with one of the lucky mascots for the day.

David Platt says hello to Daily Telegraph big-hitter Henry Winter.

David Platt gets the backstage gossip from "Strictly" a few weeks too late.

Roberto opted to keep his barnet as dry as possible during the warm-up.

Mr Gallagher opts for that most rock'n'roll of tipples, the cup of tea.

Wrongly-deposed boxing champ Amir Khan settles down.

The lads get back into the dry after a rain-soaked warm-up.

Inspiring words in the tunnel on a day where "Pride In Battle" really was the order of the day.

Balotelli exchanges pleasantries with David Beckham.

Owen faced his former team-mates out on the pitch towards the end.

Frustration written all over Aguero's face.