Wonderkid Amad Diallo scored his first Premier League goal to seal victory for Manchester United in a thrilling Old Trafford encounter with Newcastle.
Anything other than a win for Erik ten Hag’s side would have condemned them to their lowest league finish in 34 years.
Instead, they go into the final day needing to better Newcastle’s result to claim a place in next season’s Uefa Conference League, although they will qualify for the Europa League if they beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley on 25 May.
Kobbie Mainoo put the home side in front after 31 minutes when he applied a cool finish from 10 yards after being played onside by Kieran Trippier.
Anthony Gordon levelled four minutes after the restart and Manchester United needed a brilliant tackle from Sofyan Amrabat to stop them from going behind as Alexander Isak failed to finish a three-on-one counter.
Amad Diallo drove home his first Premier League goal just before the hour mark as Newcastle failed to clear a corner to put Manchester United back in front, although Eddie Howe’s visitors were inches away from an equaliser as Miguel Almiron just failed to turn home a low cross from the excellent Gordon at the far post.
It was left to Hojlund to settle home nerves, stepping to his right before sending a low finish into the bottom corner for his 15th goal of the season.
However those nerves still jangled a bit, as Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall fired home from the edge of the box in the second minute of stoppage time but the home side held on.
Newcastle need a final- day win at Brentford to be certain of a top-seven finish for the first time in two decades.
Line-ups
Man Utd XI: Evans, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Amrabat, Onana, Dalot, Wan-Bissaka, McTominay, Alejandro Garnacho, Amad Diallo Traore, Kobbie Mainoo
Subs: Eriksen, Altay Bayındır, Rashford, Martinez, Antony, Rasmus Højlund, Toby Collyer, Omari Forson, Willy Kambwala
Newcastle XI: Dubravka, Trippier, Burn, Krafth, J.Murphy, Guimaraes, Elliot Anderson, Isak, Sean Longstaff, Gordon, Lewis Hall
Subs: Ritchie, Schar, Dummett, Pope, Almiron, Joelinton, Barnes, Joe White, Alex Murphy
Endlessly88
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Dear God,as you bless Haaland and Billingham remember Rashford too; he's your child as well 😥
Timmy09
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what was erik ten hag thinking when he bought this dude
Executioner1
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Much be better than Anthony, what's your opinion guys?
Frizzer23
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Manchester City, under Pep Guardiola, has a distinct identity, style of play, and culture that has been carefully cultivated. In contrast, Manchester United struggled to maintain their identity after the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson, failing to implement a clear succession plan or rebuild the team. Instead, they attempted to cling to the past, putting undue pressure on managers and players to replicate the success of the Ferguson era. This lack of vision and unwillingness to adapt has hindered the team's ability to evolve and establish a new identity, leading to a period of stagnation and underperformance.
dacblnorsu
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no permanent enemy in football, today Man U is our friend, 🤣🤣🤣
malablata
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This is more like a mourning than a celebration.....what a toxic and sad club....
kesinotuz
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who is the MVP
Harnandez080
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I don’t even no why some people think Bruno is the man utd problem well done sir 👏👏 amrabat today 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Godwinesey
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I thank God for Chelsea and Manchester United winning today we actually deserve it we'll do better next season and good one from the Young stars Amad Diallo, Mainoo more credit to them for their beautiful game tonight
chukwudera353
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One word for this lad❤️ he's really a world class💎💎A gem 💎
Goodsonn
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Man U fans realizing that even after the win Chelsea is still above them🥺
Aleksy_VanOostrum
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TONI KROOS for BALLON D’OR!!!! Spread the news!!!
Nnoromxtian
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CHELSEA WON AT OLD TRAFFORD AND AMEX AT THE SAME TIME
Frizzer23
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Unless Manchester United undergo a fundamental transformation and let go of their nostalgia, they will continue to decline. No matter how many talented players and managers they bring in, they will struggle to find success until they embrace a new era and allow the team to evolve. The glory days under Sir Alex Ferguson are long gone, and it's time for the club to accept this reality and focus on building a brighter future. By holding on to the past, they are stifling innovation, creativity, and progress, and risk becoming a relic of their former selves. It's time for Manchester United to take a bold step forward and create a new identity that will propel them into a successful future.
logobenz11
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I love this Arda Gular & Amed Diallo celebrations ❤️ Thousands likes 👍🏼 for them
OverloadElidemaskino
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The Moment I saw Captain🦸🏽♂️🥷🏽 Bruno Fernandes in the Team, I knew we're going to get a result. A True Magnifito indeed👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Yupbelmnt
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no one is talking about casemiro this men deserve a praise today
citizens
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Gif here. Like me: http://www.goalgif.xyz/v2/live/matchGifs?match_id=53615202&language=en
Kril5150
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Bruno Fernandes is the chief Engine room for Manchester united he makes the club ticks well ❤️ Magnificent 🏋️
xion33
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At least we won our last home game of the season. Amrabat class performance
Muhdsabir
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Amad with the rescue. What a gem 💎
Symphony01
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Man United fans to Ten Hag: Can you now see Diallo is better than the turning bottle you shipped from Amsterdam...👇[Crylaugh]
shaffer12
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RESPECT BRUNO.
EmmexHacker
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Rasmus Højlund scores his 15th goal on his first season as Manchester United player.
martinchilufyaselass
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Meanwhile Ten 🫂 🚨 “You are the 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 and we will try to bring you the FA Cup”, says ten Hag 🏆✊🏻 Erik ten Hag has spoken in front of Manchester United fans at Old Trafford to prepare for the FA Cup final 🗣️ “Your support has been incredible, you are the best! The season is not over yet, 𝐰𝐞 𝐠𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐲 now…”. “I promise you that those players will give everything, 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 to bring the Cup here at Old Trafford”.