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FANS were left stunned as Gary Oldman rocked up to Old Trafford this morning.

The Hollywood superstar, 65, is a huge Manchester United fan.

Gary Oldman joined Jules Breach, Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney on TNT Sports
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Gary Oldman joined Jules Breach, Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney on TNT SportsCredit: TNT Sports
Oldman lifted the lid on his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson
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Oldman lifted the lid on his relationship with Sir Alex FergusonCredit: TNT Sports
Sir Alex Ferguson remains a regular at Old Trafford
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Sir Alex Ferguson remains a regular at Old TraffordCredit: Getty

He loves to watch his beloved team in action, and will take in today's clash with Everton from the stands.

Before the game, Oldman appeared on TNT Sports alongside Man Utd legends Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand as well as reporter Jules Breach.

During their chat, Oldman admitted that he keeps in contact with legendary former boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

When Breach revealed that the Oscar-winner has drinks with Ferguson, he said: "Well that's one of the great treats.

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"We even text each other occasionally, I've got the guvnor's number."

Ferdinand then asked: "Does he give you tips for his horses?"

To which Oldman replied: "No, he keeps those close to his chest."

A grinning Rooney then joked: "I don't think he gives anyone them tips!"

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Oldman won an Oscar for Best Actor in 2018 for his performance in Darkest Hour.

When Breach asked if he'd trade it for Man Utd winning the title next season, he didn't hesitate before saying: "Yeah."

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Unfortunately for Oldman the Red Devils are miles off top spot this time around - going into the weekend trailing leaders Liverpool by 19 points.

At the start of the day sixth-placed Man Utd sat six points behind Tottenham and 11 off Aston Villa in fourth.

Villa host Spurs in a crucial clash tomorrow afternoon.

Reacting to Oldman's Old Trafford appearance, one fan wrote on social media: "We're so unbelievably massive. City might have just won the Treble, but we have Julia Roberts and Gary Oldman…"

While a second added: "Gary Oldman you f***ing legend!"

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Oldman, 65, was later seen watching the match from the stands
Oldman, 65, was later seen watching the match from the standsCredit: TNT SPORTS

Oldham watched from the stands as United ran out 2-0 winners thanks to spot-kicks from Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford.

The victory has left United sixth in the Prem table, a mere three points behind fifth-placed Tottenham.

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Spurs do, however, have a game in hand on Erik ten Hag's troops.

United will be back in action next Sunday, facing fierce rivals Liverpool in their FA Cup quarter-final clash.

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