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 sixth and will enter the Europa League at the third qualifying round, starting on July 28.
Man United Finish Disappointing Season In Fifth
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