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Alejandro Garnacho sees missing dogs returned as Man Utd star rewards lucky mum with matchday tickets and Old Trafford tour

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  • Garnacho's dogs escaped his property
  • United fan brought them to training ground
  • Rewarded with tickets to Red Devils match
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Leah Smith, 26, was driving with her 10-year-old daughter near Garnacho's house when she spotted the two dogs and recognised them from the United star's social media posts. She then got the dogs into her car and drove to United's training ground - as per The Sun.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The mother of one was allowed in to watch United in training and Garnacho confirmed that the dogs were his, expressing his gratitude by giving Smith a tour of Carrington and tickets for the clash against Southampton last month.

  • WHAT LEAH SMITH SAID

    She told The Sun: "Once they confirmed the dogs belonged to Garna, they politely asked if I could take them back to his home, which I did. His partner, Eva, was waiting and was very grateful."

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    WHAT NEXT FOR UNITED?

    Garnacho has managed just one goal and one assist in the Premier League for United this season and will be aiming to add more to his record when they face Everton this weekend.