There has been little charity given to visiting teams on the pitch at Old Trafford in recent weeks, just ask Blackburn Rovers.
But it seems Manchester United still have some mercy after the club hosted the annual United for UNICEF's gala dinner at their stadium.
Celebrities from across showbusiness joined the players from the Premier League leaders to help raise money for UNICEF's 'Unite for Children, United against AIDS' programme.
Tables at the lavish gala - which was hosted by Northern Irish actor James Nesbitt - cost between £1,950-£3,500 each.
Writing on his Twitter page after the event, defender Rio Ferdinand said: 'Was at the Man Utd UNICEF charity dinner/auction last night. What a generous room we were in. It's all about the giving when it comes to charity.
'James Nesbitt - an ambassador along with myself for UNICEF is an inspiration to me through his work he does for this quality charity.'
United have been working with UNICEF since 1999, raising over £2million and benefiting 1.5m children across the globe.
As part of the partnership, players will record television, video and radio messages.
Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter, 21, who plays teenage murderer Theresa McQueen, looked thrilled to be meeting Sir Alex Ferguson and posted a photo of herself with the football manager on her Twitter page.
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