Turning on the style! United stars out in force to attend club's UNICEF bash



When Manchester United win trophies and individual honours alike, they tend to do it in style.

And things were no different at Old Trafford on Thursday evening as they players and staff attended a UNICEF gala dinner.



The club recently renewed their deal with the charity, after forming a successful partnership over the last 13 years.

Suited and booted: Manchester United players, including (from left to right) Ashley Young, Rio Ferdinand, Anderson, Wilfried Zaha and Shinji Kagawa attended the club's UNICEF event

Couples retreat: Anders Lindegaard and Misse Beqiri (left) and Robin Van Persie and wife Bouchra pose for photos at the gala dinner Boss is here: David Moyes, who's fortunes are improving at Old Trafford, was also at the event Looking smart: Wayne Rooney, involved in both of England's friendly defeats, steps onto the red carpet England duo: Defender Phil Jones and his partner Kaya Hall (left) along with Tom Cleverley and his girlfriend Georgina Dorset (right) at the event Troublesome twins: Full-backs Rafael (left) and Fabio Da Silva (right) stand side by side Stalwarts: Experienced defender Patrice Evra with wife Sandra (left) and Nemanja Vidic and wife Ana (right) turn out in style The gala had auctions which were bid-only, and had several entertainment packages in place. It is held every year and is always a star-studded event, with this year's being no different. Gold packages for the gala were sold out quickly, despite costing £2,250 (plus VAT), and included a red carpet arrival, drinks reception, three course meal and commemorative programme. There were still a deal on sale as the event took place - the platinum package - which gave you champagne VIP drinks reception in the club museum, priority seating next to the players, a complimentary bottle of wine on top of the aforementioned privileges. Baring all: Goalkeeper Lindegaard and Beqiri stole the show in despite the cold chill in Manchester

Words of wisdom: Rio Ferdinand speaks to the audience at the bid-only event Some of the auctions included signed shirts from Pele and Lionel Messi, as well as a training session with coach and former player Phil Neville. The gala dinner raised more than £200,000 for UNICEF. Patrice Evra told the club's website: 'The new players at the club and the young lads have to understand this isn't just a normal dinner.

'It's important. It's important for the children and for many people. I think UNICEF is just the best partnership for helping people around the world.'

Prestigious: Some of the auctions in place included Pele's signed Brazil shirt and Lionel Messi's Barcelona top

Belgium brothers: Adnan Januzaj (left) and Marouane Fellaini (right) look like a slightly odd couple...

Strong pairing: Central midfielders Michael Carrick (left) and Darren Fletcher (right) pose with wives Lisa and Hayley

Club legend: It wouldn't be a club do without player-coach and iconic midfielder Ryan Giggs The majority of the first-team squad have just got back into training at the club after their respective friendlies and World Cup play-offs. United's fortunes have been improving in recent weeks, after slumping to their worst start in Premier League history. David Moyes, who was also in attendance, will be preparing his side to visit Wales to play Cardiff on Sunday over the next few days. To the beat: Hernandez, De Gea and Kagawa's table enjoy some live music