West Ham vs Manchester United live: Reid puts Hammers in front after match delayed because of United bus attack
The United bus was attacked by objects as it arrived at the ground causing 45 minute delay
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Your support makes all the difference.West Ham face Manchester United tonight in their final ever game at the Boleyn Ground, ending 112 years at their iconic home before they move to the Olympic Stadium this summer.
But the game has massive consequences for the visitors too - should United win this one, and their last match of the season against Bournemouth at Old Trafford, they will be guaranteed Champions League qualification.
- Kick-off time was delayed until 8.30pm
- United's coach was attacked on it's arrival - MORE HERE
- United are fifth in the league, West Ham seventh
- Follow the latest below:
David Gold has warned that West Ham's Upton Park farewell could be scrapped if fans invade the pitch.
The Hammers have arranged a lavish closing ceremony to mark their final game at the Boleyn Ground, against Manchester United on Tuesday night, before their move to the Olympic Stadium next season.
Around 450 former players have been invited to the match, although the club have kept their precise plans for the occasion under wraps.
And joint-chairman Gold is urging supporters not to ruin their big night by running onto the pitch after the final whistle.
"It's very important. You want this all to go smoothly," he said. "It can only get delayed, or dare I say it possibly even cancelled, if there's a pitch invasion.
"I urge fans to keep an eye, particularly on the youngsters, to make sure they don't invade the pitch.
"This is a momentous moment in the history of the football club. It's important to the football club that we say farewell.
"We're going to have arguably the whole football world watching this event, so don't spoil it chaps. It's so important."
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