03/05/2026
Manchester United have confirmed a place in next season's UEFA Champions League.
The pulsating 3-2 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford not only strengthened our grip on third spot, putting us six points clear of last year's champions but also ensured there is no way the Reds can finish below fifth in the table.
Kobbie Mainoo scored the winner, in the week he signed a new contract with the club, after the visitors drew level with goals by Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo.
Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko had given us a two-goal advantage at the break.
Michael Carrick's men required only a point from the clash to ensure a Champions League return.
Bournemouth's 3-0 home victory over Crystal Palace had delayed the confirmation, following Brighton & Hove Albion slipping to a 3-1 loss at Newcastle United on Saturday.
However, we have done it in style, with three matches still to go in the campaign - away to Sunderland, home to Nottingham Forest and finishing at Brighton.
