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Why Manchester United are wearing black armbands vs West Ham

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straight to your inbox Manchester United are wearing black armbands against West Ham United to honour former player Alex Dawson, who passed away last week at the age of 80.

The former striker spent four years at Old Trafford after being signed by legendary manager Sir Matt Busby and was one of the famous Busby Babes.

Dawson netted 45 goals in 80 league games for United and the club paid tribute to him by holding a minute's silence before their Premier League match with the Hammers, with both teams wearing black armbands throughout the game.

In a tweet on Friday United said: "Our deepest sympathies are with the loved ones of former United forward and Busby Babe, Alex Dawson, who has sadly passed away at the age of 80."He will be fondly.

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