Manchester United team hotel searched by sniffer dogs ahead of Manchester derby as security is beefed up following Borussia Dortmund bus terror bombing

Apr 27, 2017

MANCHESTER UNITED’S hotel was searched by sniffer dogs ahead of tonight’s derby showdown against City.

Football clubs are taking extra precautions following the terrifying Borussia Dortmund bus bomb scare before the German club’s Champions League clash against Monaco earlier this month.

Sniffer dogs have become more common place at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester United's recent games — Sniffer dogs have become more common place at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester United’s recent games

According to the Daily Mail, talks between hotel staff at the Lowry and the club’s security staff prompted the more drastic measures.

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Using sniffer dogs has become more common practise with Jose Mourinho’s side of late.

The Red Devil’s home match against Chelsea – just days after the attack in Germany which left Marc Bartra hospitalised – saw extra security used in preparations.

Blues stars even had to use the emergency exit to get in the Radisson Hotel.

Jose Mourinho heads to Manchester United's team coach ahead of the Burnley clash while a sniffer dog is present for extra security — Jose Mourinho heads to Manchester United’s team coach ahead of the Burnley clash while a sniffer dog is present for extra security

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho saw his hotel searched by sniffer dogs before his team entered the Lowry

Dogs were also used ahead of United’s home clash against Burnley.

The shock Dortmund bomb scare temporarily derailed the world of football.

Spanish defender Bartra, 26, broke his wrist in the aftermath of an explosion which damaged his team’s bus.

Borussia Dortmund's team bus was subject to a terrifying bomb attack — Borussia Dortmund’s team bus was subject to a terrifying bomb attack

Windows were shattered and players were left shaken after the Borussia Dortmund bus bomb attack

Borussia Dortmund star Marc Bartra needed to undergo surgery after the attack

Windows were shattered and players were left shaken by the incident.

Bartra is recovering well, having posted a picture of himself with a bandaged hand days later.

United take on City in a match which will surely determine who clinches Champions League football next season.

Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola go head to head tonight in the Manchester derby

The Manchester derby will play a huge part in determining the top four this season

Mourinho put the pressure on Pep Guardiola, saying: "They play now one game a week until the end of the season while we have the [Europa League] semi-finals which are very important for us.

"Obviously to play one match per week brings teams and players to other levels, so it's more difficult for us but we are going to try."

Guardiola did not rise to the bait, however, saying: "Manchester United are a good side.

"They are a good rival, with good quality in their squad and they have been on a long Premier League run without defeat so we know how difficult this will be."

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