New Delhi: Manchester United A big step towards conservation Champions League Football with a 2-1 win over Brentford at Old Trafford. Early goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Cisco put them in control and they held on despite a late goal from Mathias Jensen. The result leaves United third in the table, now 11 points clear of sixth, meaning they need just two more points from four games to confirm a return to the Champions League.United came out strong, creating chances within minutes. After early pressure, Casemiro continued his recent good form and opened the scoring with a header from a corner. The veteran midfielder, who could leave at the end of the season, celebrated emotionally as fans urged him to stay. Brentford had a few chances through Igor Thiago and others but couldn’t convert, and United made them pay. Just before half-time, Cisco finished off a neat move by Imad Diallo and set up Bruno Fernandes to double the lead.United slowed down in the second half and allowed Brentford to grow into the game. Jensen’s superb long-range goal in the 87th minute made things tense, but United managed to stay composed in the last minute.Under interim manager Michael Carrick, United have recovered well from a difficult spell earlier in the season. With a crucial clash against Liverpool, the win strengthens their position as they push for a top three finish and a return to Europe’s top competition.
