EPL: Man Utd beat Brentford, close in on Champions League qualification

Manchester United are on the verge of returning to the Champions League after a 2-1 victory over Brentford at Old Trafford.

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The result means Michael Carrick’s men are just two points away from guaranteeing their return to Europe’s elite competition next season.

Casemiro headed home yet again at the back post to continue his fairy tale ending at Old Trafford.

Benjamin Sesko doubled the lead before the break.

By the time Brentford breached the United defence, it was too little too late as Jensen smashed home a brilliant effort from distance in the 87th minute to restore some late hope for the visitors.

In the end, the Red Devils held on to move 11 points clear of sixth-placed Brighton to edge closer to a Champions League return.

Brentford, meanwhile, remain in ninth, two points behind the Seagulls and a spot in next season’s Europa League.