Manchester United are unable to use the Lowry Hotel ahead of their FA Cup clash against Tranmere as it has instead been booked out by Strictly Come Dancing tour stars.

United often use the Lowry before matches and had hoped to stay at the hotel prior to Sunday's game.

However, as reported by The Sun, the hotel had already been booked for Strictly's two tour openers in Manchester this weekend.

The Strictly stars staying at the hotel include former Arsenal Women star Alex Scott.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side only discovered their fourth round opponents on Wednesday as Tranmere overcame Watford in a third round replay.

United will now stay at a hotel in Liverpool instead ahead of the clash at Prenton Park.

The Red Devils can ill afford to suffer an upset against the League One side, and go into the game on the back off three defeats in their last five matches.