MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United is headed back to the Champions League. A 3-2 win against Liverpool on Sunday confirmed United's return to European club soccer's top competition after a two-year absence.

Sir Dave Brailsford is no longer a director at Manchester United, a filing by the Premier League club has confirmed. The 62-year-old played a key role before and after Sir Jim Ratcliffe completed his minority takeover of the club in February 2024, a period which saw him step down as team principal of the Ineos Grenadiers cycling team.

Manchester United guaranteed Champions League football with an entertaining 3-2 win against Liverpool in the Premier League

Alexander Isak is fit to return for Liverpool for a huge clash with Chelsea.The striker last week missed the defeat at Manchester United with a minor injury, but has been able to train since and is now in line to start at Anfield.

However, Xhaka holds an impressive record against Saturday's opponents Manchester United (15:00 BST). He has scored more goals from outside the area against them - three - than anyone else.

The Portugal international has scored eight goals and made a division-best 19 assists in the Premier League this season.

Planning is well underway at Manchester United following their return to Champions League football. With the demands of competing on multiple fronts next season, the club are expected to invest heavily to strengthen the first team.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been crowned the 2026 Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association (FWA)

This article was originally published on www.foxesofleicester.com as Man United in discussions for one of world's most highly-rated prospects. Carter is one of three team legends who will represent their respective clubs in Chicago on Sunday, along with Rolando Blackman and John Wall.