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Man United's thrilling win seals Champions League ...
Key takeaways
- Having built a 2-0 halftime lead with goals from Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, United threw away their advantage with Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo hauling Liverpool level early in the second half.
- Outgoing champions Liverpool looked set to take the lead and complete a stunning fightback, but Mainoo's 77th-minute goal restored United's advantage and secured the three points.
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Having built a 2-0 halftime lead with goals from Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, United threw away their advantage with Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo hauling Liverpool level early in the second half.
Outgoing champions Liverpool looked set to take the lead and complete a stunning fightback, but Mainoo's 77th-minute goal restored United's advantage and secured the three points.
While United can now look forward to a return to the Champions League after two seasons away, Liverpool still have work to do, with AFC Bournemouth closing the gap to a top-five spot to six points after their win against Crystal Palace earlier Sunday. -- Mark Ogden
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