<p><br /> The chief executive of Manchester United said Sir Alex Ferguson used the inspirational story of the Chilean miners to drive his players to victory against Arsenal.<br /> </p><p><br /> David Gill was speaking on the final day of the miners' three-day trip to Old Trafford which saw them take in the 1-0 home victory against the Gunners on Monday.<br /> </p><p><br /> Addressing the miners, some of whom were wearing Manchester United scarves and clutching gift bags, Mr Gill said: "I am absolutely delighted on behalf of Manchester United to welcome the miners here on this special visit.<br /> </p><p><br /> "To see you dancing and singing in the directors box yesterday was fantastic.<br /> </p><p><br /> "And you played a part in that win over Arsenal last night. I know Sir Alex referred to your story in his team talk before the game."<br /> </p><p><br /> Miners Raul Bustos, 40, and Pedro Cortez, 25, said they were proud that Sir Alex referred to them before the game.<br /> </p><p><br /> However, they said they did not believe they were stars.<br /> </p><p><br /> Speaking through a translator, Mr Bustos said: "We don't feel like big stars, like the stars that play football. We feel like very normal people. We are just trying to represent Chile and the miners in the UK."<br /> </p><p><br /> Sir Bobby Charlton, a director at the football club, suggested the miners see a United game when he visited Chile in the autumn.<br /> </p>
