Sharjah 24 – Reuters: Manchester United will be back in action in next season's Champions League after they hammered Chelsea 4-1 4-1 on Thursday to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Casemiro, Anthony Martial, Bruno Fernandes (penalty), (penalty) and Marcus Rashford scored for United, who needed a point from their final two league games to officially end Liverpool's fading hopes of securing a spot in Europe's premier club competition.
Three-time European champions United, who failed to qualify for the Champions League last season, are third on 72 points with one game remaining, six points clear of fifth-place Liverpool, it was reported.
Fourth-place Newcastle secured a spot among Europe's elite following a goalless draw against Leicester on Monday. Chelsea, who have struggled all season, are 12th with 43 points.
United, who cap their Premier League season on Sunday by hosting 10th-placed Fulham, won the Carabao Cup in February and will be aiming to complete a domestic double when they face rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final June 3.
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