Man Utd beat Brentford to close on Champions League berth

TL;DR

Manchester United secured a 2-1 victory over Brentford, moving closer to a Champions League spot. Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko scored for United, who now need just two points from their final four matches to qualify.

Key points

Manchester United beat Brentford 2-1
Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko scored for United
United needs two points to secure Champions League qualification
They are 11 points clear of sixth-placed Brighton
Michael Carrick is the interim manager

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Manchester United midfielder Casemiro (L) celebrates scoring against Brentford (Darren Staples) (Darren Staples/AFP/AFP) Manchester United moved within touching distance of qualifying for the Champions League as Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko sealed a 2-1 win against Brentford on Monday. Casemiro put United ahead in the early stages at Old Trafford and Sesko doubled their lead before the interval. Mathias Jensen's late strike couldn't stop United cementing their grip on third place in the Premier League. They are 11 points clear of sixth-placed Brighton, with the top five guaranteed to reach next season's Champions League. Michael Carrick's side need just two points from their last four matches to ensure their return to Europe's elite club competition for the first time since 2023-24. On Sunday, United host bitter rivals Liverpool, who sit three points behind them in fourth, in a clash that will go a long way to deciding who finishes third. Interim boss Carrick, who replaced the sacked Ruben Amorim in January, is still waiting to discover if he will land the United job on a permanent basis. The former United midfielder has made a strong case by steadying the ship after Amorim's turbulent reign. Leading United into the Champions League would be another persuasive argument as co-owner Jim Ratcliffe considers his options. A 1-0 win at Chelsea in their previous match had reinvigorated United's top-five charge after a home defeat against and a draw at . Brentford last won at Old Trafford in 1937 and they paid the price for a slow start on their latest fruitless visit.

Q&A

What was the final score of the Manchester United vs Brentford match?

The final score was Manchester United 2, Brentford 1.

How many points do Manchester United need to qualify for the Champions League?

Manchester United need just two points from their last four matches to qualify for the Champions League.

Who scored the goals for Manchester United against Brentford?

Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko scored the goals for Manchester United.

What position is Manchester United currently in the Premier League?

Manchester United is currently in third place in the Premier League.