UPDATE- MANCHESTER UNITED'S FINAL GAME WITH BOURNEMOUTH WILL NOW BE PLAYED ON TUESDAY MAY 17TH AFTER FAKE BOMB PRANK

MANCHESTER UNITED’S postponed match with Bournemouth appears to have been rearranged for Tuesday.

Old Trafford was the scene of a controlled explosion on Sunday afternoon after a suspected bomb was reportedly found strapped to a gas pipe.

The Greater Manchester Police took the decision to scrap the fixture with safety the only issue.

And United season ticket holders received a text confirming the match will take place on Tuesday May 17 at 8pm.

It read: "MUFC- Our rescheduled match vs Bournemouth will take place on THIS Tuesday 17th May, 8pm kick off. Please reply YES or NO by 9am tomorrow with your availability"

Louis van Gaal leaves after the Manchester United clash with Bournemouth was abandonned

Jesse Lingard leaves after the Manchester United clash with Bournemouth was abandonned

Memphis Depay leaves after the Manchester United clash with Bournemouth was abandonned

Old Trafford was evacuated after a mobile device was found inside a toilet Getty Images

Police were joined by the military and a bomb disposal unit PA:Press Association

Bournemouth players and fans travelled up from the South Coast for the cancelled game