Bournemouth's Premier League trip to Manchester United faces significant travel disruption for supporters due to Storm Boelo. The match at Old Trafford remains scheduled to go ahead on Saturday 25 October, but Transport for Greater Manchester has issued a warning for fans to allow extra time. The Cherries, who sit 17th in the Premier League with just 6 points from seven games, will be looking to build on a recent run of three wins and a draw.

A TfGM spokesperson urged supporters to plan ahead. "We suggest departing an hour earlier than normal to ensure you arrive at the ground on time," they said. Tram services on the Altrincham, Trafford Park and Eccles lines are cancelled due to improvement works, while services on the Airport and East Didsbury lines are reduced.

Travel advice

Fans travelling from Manchester Airport or East Didsbury have been advised to use tram services to and from Firswood. Replacement bus services and dedicated shuttle buses will operate before and after the game. Officials will consider supporter safety and the potential impact of the weather around Old Trafford, but the Met Office forecast suggests the worst of Storm Boelo is moving away from Manchester.

Strong winds and rain will persist across northern parts of the UK, with a yellow weather warning in place across Merseyside until 11pm on Sunday. Other areas should see some sunshine, though scattered showers may develop.

Match context

The fixture is a key one for Andoni Iraola's side, who sit in the lower half of the Premier League table. They travel north on a winning run, having secured three consecutive victories against Real Sociedad, Sturm Graz, and Sunderland before a 3-0 win over AC Milan on Thursday 22 October. Manchester United, their hosts, are a few places above them in the standings, currently 15th. The Cherries' top scorer this season is Marcus Tavernier, who has netted four times.

Manchester United's recent form has been inconsistent. Bournemouth, meanwhile, have shown defensive resilience in that same period, keeping clean sheets in three of their last four matches. The Cherries have also been clinical in attack, scoring nine goals this season. This upturn has been key as they aim to close the gap to their hosts in the standings, with the team currently 15 points behind the league leaders.

The match kicks off in the afternoon. Supporters are advised to allow plenty of time for their journeys and consider all alternative transport options.

The report in full is at standard.co.uk