
Manchester United's stars enjoyed a fantastic weekend, thrashing rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford to extend their winning run to six games, and consolidating their position in the top three of the Premier League in the process.

And after Sunday's win, the players took the chance to have a second Christmas party of the season, heading out to a bar in central Manchester to celebrate.

Wayne Rooney, the club captain and the player charged with organising both parties, led the way, as the United squad arrived at The Neighbourhood Bar in three buses.

Manchester United players (left to right) Ander Herrera, Wayne Rooney, Juan Mata and David de Gea arrive at the central Manchester bar

England and United captain Rooney, who organised the event, steps off one of the three buses that brought the players to the party

United's 19-year-old Belgian winger Adnan Januzaj (right) arrives at the party alongside international team-mate Marouane Fellaini

Robin van Persie (right) and his injured Dutch team-mate Daley Blind arrive at the bar for United's second Christmas bash

English centre-back pairing Chris Smalling and Phil Jones, both of whom have struggled with injuries this season, arrive at the bar

Falcao (left) and Marcos Rojo (right) walk to the bar in central Manchester on Monday night to celebrate the festive season

Brazilian right back Rafael (left) and Dutch striker Van Persie (right), who scored his side's third goal on Sunday, arrive at the bar

Rooney, who scored the first goal in the 3-0 win over Liverpool, took to the stage to sing at the previous event, which saw the players out with their wives and girlfriends two weeks ago.

The bar is thought to be booked out for the United squad until 2am, with Louis van Gaal's side not in midweek action the players have the chance to let their hair down.

Earlier in the day the players had taken part in some hospital visits, meeting sick children and giving out presents.

England duo Michael Carrick and Ashley Young arrive at The Neighbourhood Bar, which United have booked until 2am

De Gea, who was widely praised for his superb performance against Liverpool on Sunday, arrives with Rafael, Herrera, Mata and Van Persie

De Gea, Mata and Angel di Maria got off the coaches to go to United's second Christmas party of the season

Darren Fletcher (left) and Chris Smalling (right) were among the first team stars at the bar for United's second Christmas party