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United into Champions League after Liverpool defeat as Steven Gerrard says goodbye to Anfield

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Liverpool's Steven Gerrard looks dejected Action Images via Reuters

Manchester United will feature in next season's Champions League after arch-rivals Liverpool's 3-1 defeat by Crystal Palace on Saturday assured them of a top-four finish in the Premier League.

The pain for Liverpool fans at Reds great Steven Gerrard's final match at Anfield, before the 34-year-old midfielder joins the LA Galaxy next season, ending in a loss was intensified by the fact this result ended their club's slim hopes of Champions League qualification.

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