Source: Daily_Mail
Chilean miners to be guests of honour at Manchester United's title showdown with Arsenal
Manchester United and Arsenal's titanic top-of-the-table clash on Monday night is special for many reasons, but for a small group of South American men it will be especially memorable. [LNB]That is because watching from the Old Trafford director's box will be most of the 33 men who spent two months trapped a mile underground in a Chilean mine.[LNB] Triumph: The story of the Chilean miners captured the imagination of the world earlier this year[LNB]The men, who captured the imagination of the world with their brave fight for survival against all odds, have been invited to the Premier League clash by club after a recommendation by Sir Bobby Charlton. [LNB]They will be given the opportunity to meet Sir Alex Ferguson and his players before the match before nabbing the best seats in the house.[LNB]Chilean wine producer Concha Y Toro, which sponsors United, have helped organise the trip. [LNB] Table toppers: Arsenal travel to Old Trafford for a crucial match in the title race[LNB]It is just one of a number of life-changing opportunities that have come the miner's way since they were rescued in October. A similar offer was made by Real Madrid and a host of other companies have lavished the men with gifts, including technology giant Apple. A film chronicling the ordeal is also said to be in planning.[LNB]Sir Bobby, a director at Old Trafford, suggested the miners see a United game when he visited Chile in the autumn. [LNB] Arsenal in crisis! Manchester United's Patrice Evra launches stinging attack on north London 'training centre' ahead of title showdownFerdinand and Scholes passed fit to line up for United against ArsenalFear Arsenal? No chance! Smalling confident United can topple GunnersARSENAL FC
