Manchester United vs Bournemouth: Cherries fans offered free entry and coach travel for re-arranged fixture

Free of charge: Coach travel to Old Trafford
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Sam Long18 May 2016

Bournemouth fans have been offered free entry and coach travel to Tuesday night's re-arranged Premier League fixture against Manchester United.

The game was initially scheduled to take place on Sunday afternoon but Old Trafford had to be evacuated after a suspicious item was found inside the ground.

The police carried out a controlled explosion on the device, which it later transpired had been accidentally left behind by a private firm.

United have confirmed they will refund all tickets and allow ticket holders from both clubs to watch tomorrow's game free of charge in a gesture which is expected to cost the Red Devils roughly £3m.

Further to United's offer, Bournemouth have pledged to provide Cherries fans in possession of a valid match ticket with free travel to Old Trafford.

Louis van Gaal's side go into the game with the knowledge that only a huge swing in goal difference would be enough to usurp rivals Manchester City and secure a top-four finish.

As a result, United could opt to make a flurry of changes to their starting line-up given that they face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final at Wembley this weekend.

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