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

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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