The Portuguese world was once a number of the objectives as Erik ten Hag’s sealed a top-four end via beating Chelsea 4-1 at Outdated Trafford on Thursday night time.
Casemiro and Anthony Martial scored within the first-half sooner than Fernandes received and scored a penalty and Marcus Rashford were given at the scoresheet after the smash.
Whilst it was once all the time not likely Liverpool would be capable to catch the Purple Devils at the ultimate day, the 3 issues make it mathematically unattainable.
Reds ahead Mohamed Salah vented his frustration after looking at United observe Newcastle in making it into Europe’s elite membership pageant, admitting he was once “utterly devastated.”
“We are aware of it method so much [to the fans],” Fernandes informed Sky Sports activities.
“For us it’s about getting our objectives. We all know we’d be at liberty additionally for Liverpool not to be there however for us it’s about getting the most productive for ourselves.”
It’s the first time Jurgen Klopp’s facet have performed in Europe’s secondary membership pageant since his first few months on the membership within the 2015/16.
United may but break some other rival’s season after they meet Manchester Town within the FA Cup ultimate subsequent month as Pep Guardiola’s facet chase what is usually a treble.