OMNISPORT 

Manchester United's Premier League fixture with AFC Bournemouth has been rearranged for Tuesday May 17.

Sunday's match had to be called off after an "incredibly lifelike explosive device" was found inside Old Trafford prior to kickoff.

The device was found in the northwest quadrant of the stadium approximately 20 minutes before the game was due to begin, with parts of the stadium evacuated immediately.

Fans in the Stretford End and Alex Ferguson Stand were instructed to leave, with people in other sections of the ground initially asked to remain in their seats after the players had returned to the dressing rooms.

A Premier League statement confirmed the game's new date.

It read: "We can confirm that today's abandoned fixture between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth will be played on Tuesday 17 May at 8:00 p.m.

"We would like to thank Manchester United's staff, the police and other emergency services for all their efforts today as well as rearranging the match for this coming Tuesday. Both Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth's management has been extremely helpful."

Greater Manchester Police confirmed that a controlled explosion had been carried out inside the ground and later revealed the device – reportedly strapped to a gas pipe – was "not viable."

Manchester City drew 1-1 with Swansea City to effectively guarantee it will finish above United in fourth, with Louis van Gaal's men requiring a 19-goal victory in the rearranged match with Bournemouth to overtake their city rival and qualify for the Champions League.