United finish fifth after win

Manchester United ended their Premier League season in fifth place after a 3-1 win over Bournemouth in their rearranged fixture at Old Trafford.

The original game on Sunday afternoon was abandoned after a suspect package was found in the Old Trafford toilets, though Greater Manchester Police subsequently confirmed the device was accidentally left by a private company following a training exercise.

On Tuesday, man of the match Wayne Rooney gave United the lead with his 100th Premier League goal at Old Trafford, finishing off a superb team move from 12 yards.

Marcus Rashford doubled it with 15 minutes remaining, sliding home on the half-volley with a fine finish into the bottom corner after Antonio Valencia’s lay-off.

And Rooney capped off an impressive performance with a superb lofted pass over the defence for substitute Ashley Young to convert for United’s third in the 87th minute, before Chris Smalling’s unfortunate own goal in stoppage time handed Bournemouth a consolation.

The result means United finish the season in fifth and qualify for the Europa League group stage, starting in September, while Southampton drop down to …

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