Despite the arrival of Rúben Amorim as manager and a weekend win over Manchester City, Manchester United are not in the best of shape. The Red Devils were beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth on Sunday, a result that leaves them 13th in the Premier League table, 17 points behind leaders Liverpool.

And now they can add rat droppings to their woes.
According to the British media outlet Daily Mail, hygiene inspectors discovered rat droppings in corporate suites and a food kiosk during a recent visit to Old Trafford.
This has decreased the stadium’s hygiene rating from four stars to just two; most Premier League clubs have a five-star hygiene rating.
Another area where United have fallen behind.

As a result, pest control officers are said to be visiting Old Trafford four to five times a week to combat the problem, which the club says is due to the stadium’s proximity to the Bridgewater Canal and a railway line.

Old Trafford is one of the most iconic stadiums in England and abroad, having hosted matches in the 1966 World Cup and 1996 European Championship, as well as the 2003 Champions League final.
However, the Glazer family, who own United, have been criticised for a lack of investment in the stadium in recent years.

Videos on social media showed significant leaks in the roof, with Amorim’s press conference after the defeat to Bournemouth interrupted by water pouring from the roof of the media room.

Despite being the largest club stadium in England in terms of capacity, Old Trafford is not included in the list of venues for the 2028 European Championship, which will be held in England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland.