The Portuguese worldwide was among the many targets as Erik ten Hag’s sealed a top-four end by beating Chelsea 4-1 at Old Trafford on Thursday evening.
Casemiro and Anthony Martial scored within the first-half earlier than Fernandes gained and scored a penalty and Marcus Rashford bought on the scoresheet after the break.
While it was all the time unlikely Liverpool would have the ability to catch the Red Devils on the ultimate day, the three factors make it mathematically unattainable.
Reds ahead Mohamed Salah vented his frustration after watching United observe Newcastle in making it into Europe’s elite membership competitors, admitting he was “totally devastated.”
“We know it means a lot [to the fans],” Fernandes informed Sky Sports.
“For us it’s about getting our goals. We know we’d be happy also for Liverpool to not be there but for us it’s about getting the best for ourselves.”
It is the primary time Jurgen Klopp’s facet have performed in Europe’s secondary membership competitors since his first few months on the membership within the 2015/16.
United may but spoil one other rival’s season once they meet Manchester City within the FA Cup last subsequent month as Pep Guardiola’s facet chase what may very well be a treble.
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