The front of Manchester United's team photo has changed for the first time in 27 years as David Moyes appeared centre-stage in the first squad picture since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement.
The new picture was released on the club's Twitter feed, with Moyes sandwiched between his skipper Nemanja Vidic and veteran midfielder Ryan Giggs.
The picture also features new signing Marouane Fellaini, who is positioned in the centre of the back row, and Wayne Rooney, who had been rumoured to be seeking an exit from the club in the summer, positioned bottom right. The Premier League trophy and Community Shield are also on display.
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Centre stage: Manchester United have released their team photo for the new season with David Moyes, Marouane Fellaini and Wilfried Zaha among the new additions
THE MANCHESTER UNITED SQUAD 2013-2014
The Manchester United squad (Back Row L-R:) Danny Welbeck, Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, Jonny Evans, Marouane Fellaini, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick, Robin van Persie
(Third Row L-R:) Masseur Garry Armer, Performance Analyst Paul Brand, Head of Fitness Tony Strudwick, Antonio Valencia, Darren Fletcher, Wilfried Zaha, Adnan Januzaj, Fabio da Silva, Masseur Rod Thornley, Kit Manager Alec Wylie, Physio Neil Hough
(Second Row L-R:) Assistant Kit Manager Ian Buckingham, Physio Rob Swire, Dr Steve McNally, Alexander Buttner, Sam Johnstone, Anders Lindegaard, David de Gea, Ben Amos, Ashley Young, Coach Phil Neville, Masseur Andy Caveney, Goalkeeping Coach Chris Woods.
(Front Row L-R:) Shinji Kagawa, Rafael da Silva, Anderson, Nani, Assistant Manager Steve Round, Ryan Giggs, Manager David Moyes, Nemanja Vidic, Coach Jimmy Lumsden, Patrice Evra, Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, Tom Cleverley and Wayne Rooney
Moyes' overhaul of the coaching staff lead to a number of other changes in the picture, with Mike Phelan, Rene Meulensteen and Eric Steele notable absences - Steve Round, Jimmy Lumsden and Chris Woods now occupy those prominent positions.
Paul Scholes, who was seated next to Ferguson, is no longer in the picture after his retirement, while Nick Powell and Federico Macheda are missing because of their loan spells.
Talented youngsters Wilfried Zaha and Adnan Januzaj also feature, while Phil Neville is back in a Manchester United picture as a coach.
The Treble: Sir Alex Ferguson, ROy Keane and the great treble-winning team pose ahead of the 1999-2000 season
Champions of Europe: Matt Busby, Bobby Charlton and George Best can be seen after their heroic European Cup win over Benfica in 1968
Electronic goods: Ron Atkinson and the 1982-83 team pose with a range of goods to mark a sponsorship deal with Sharp
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