Premier League giants Manchester United have been hit with a mice infestation at Old Trafford.
According to Daily Mail, mice droppings were discovered by hygiene inspectors during a recent visit to the club’s grounds.
This led to United’s hygiene rating being slashed to just two stars, significantly short of the maximum five that other Premier League clubs enjoy.
It’s understood that the hygiene inspectors found evidence of mice presence in a ground level corporate suites and in a kiosk that sells food to fans on a concourse.
United have been ordered to make improvements as soon as possible.
Daily Mail added that the mice infestation problem is a result of Old Trafford being located in between a canal and a railway line.
A club spokesperson said United implemented a robust pest-control system throughout Old Trafford.
“Multiple weekly checks are made in all catering areas and stringent measures are taken to ensure levels of hygiene and cleanliness are high wherever food is stored, prepared and served.”
“If incidences of this nature do occur at the stadium, immediate and appropriate action is taken.”
A spokesperson for Trafford Council remarked, “Our environmental health officers gave a food hygiene rating of two following a routine visit.”
“We are now working closely with Manchester United to ensure it complies with the rating and carries out the necessary improvements.”
Three weeks ago, a dead rat was spotted under a fan’s seat at Old Trafford. This came after claims that a United-themed cafe was forced to close down due to a rat infestation.
United’s mice infestation is just the latest setback to hit the stadium. After the Red Devils’ defeat against Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon, Ruben Amorim’s press conference was interrupted by a leaking ceiling.
The water dripping from the roof necessitated that at least one journalist move from their seat.
Meanwhile United are not faring any better on the pitch following their shock 3-0 loss to Bournemouth.
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