Premier League Final Day: LEI 0-2 MNU - Thanks to Fernandes and Lingard Red Devils are through to Champions League

Manchester United secured a Champions League spot after a 2-0 triumph over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on the final day of the Premier League 2019/20. Photo: Pool/AFP via GettyImages via DailyMail

Video ⬇  Manchester United travelled to Leicester City to return with all three points after a 0-2 convincing win inside the King Power Stadium on the final day of the Premier League 2019/20.


This win perfectly secures a Champions League spot for the Red Devils as they finished the season third with 66 points, same as Chelsea who defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 same day, however, top the Blues by goal difference.

Foxes failed to qualify for next season's Champions League despite being in the top four of the Premier League for a huge part of the season.

Manchester United Norwegian Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer motivates his men during the first half break. Photo: Pool via Reuters via DailyMail

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side needed a point to qualify for Champions League but went ahead to claim all three points against their hosts on the final day.

Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes netted from the penalty spot in the 71st minute to place the Red Devils in front and Jesse Lingard sealed the victory in injury time for the visitors.

French Midfielder Paul Pogba tweeted after Man United's victory at Leicester City ⬇

Let’s gooooooo @ChampionsLeague baby 🙌🏾😁 pic.twitter.com/B46yiQEvXf

— Paul Pogba (@paulpogba) July 26, 2020

Foxes defender Jonny Evans was sent off for a bad tackle on Man United Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay.

With this outcome, Leicester City finish the Premier League 2019/20 season fifth with 62 points and secure a spot in next season's Europa League while Manchester United finish third with 66 points as well as a spot in next season's Champions League.

Watch: A "happy" Man United Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer speaks after the match ⬇

🗣 The boss was a happy man after #LEIMUN, but he's already looking ahead to what's next for #MUFC! 💪 pic.twitter.com/Eql4GL7B1b

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 26, 2020