Manchester United edge closer to Champions League return

April 28, 2026 / 9:45 AM

Sharjah 24: Manchester United secured three valuable points with a 2-1 victory over Brentford at Old Trafford in the final match of the 34th round of the English Premier League.

Manchester United took another step closer to qualifying for next season's Champions League after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Brentford at Old Trafford in the final match of the 34th round of the English Premier League.

Brazilian Casemiro (11') and Slovenian Benjamin Cecco (43') scored United's goals, while Dane Mathias Jens (87') scored Brentford's lone goal.

United strengthened their hold on third place with 61 points, 11 points ahead of sixth-placed Brighton. The top five positions guarantee qualification for next season's Champions League.

Come back

Michael Carrick's team needs just two points from its last four matches to secure a return to Europe's premier club competition for the first time since the 2023-24 season.

United hosts its arch-rival Liverpool, currently fourth and three points behind, on Sunday in a crucial match that will largely determine who finishes third.