EPL table: Man Utd one win away from confirming Champions League qualification
Sport EPL table: Man Utd one win away from confirming Champions League qualification Published on April 28, 2026 By Ifreke Inyang googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Manchester United have moved very close to confirming their Champions League spot, thanks to a 2-1 win over Brentford on Monday night. The Red Devils had defeated Chelsea 1-0 in their last game, as they began to pull away from other clubs chasing the top five places. Against the Bees, they took the lead through Casemiro’s towering header. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Benjamin Sesko doubled their advantage before the break, as Michael Carrick’s men took control of the game. The match was ending towards a 2-0 win until Mathias Jensen curled in an effort into the bottom corner. United remain in third place with 51 points, three more than Liverpool who they play this weekend. Don't Miss EPL: ‘One more year’ – Man Utd fans beg Casemiro after latest win You may like EPL: ‘One more year’ – Man Utd fans beg Casemiro after latest win EPL: Bruno Fernandes equals Ronaldo’s record after Man Utd’s victory over Brentford EPL: Casemiro makes history after Man Utd’s 2-1win over Brentford EPL table: Arsenal return to top with win over Newcastle EPL: Shearer predicts Arsenal vs Newcastle, Man Utd vs Brentford, other fixtures Sancho decides next club to join when he leaves Man Utd this summer