Fellaini: We must be ready for the final

Manchester United's Marouane Fellaini was naturally pleased his last-gasp winner secured Champions League football for the Reds in a 2-1 victory over Arsenal, but insists the priority now is to continue to win in preparation for the Emirates FA Cup final.

Fellaini came off the substitutes' bench midway through the second half and his impact was telling, as the Belgian held off three Arsenal defenders to head past David Ospina.

Fellaini told MUTV after the match, that he was thrilled with the goal, but the win was the most important thing as the Reds prepare for the big date at Wembley against Chelsea.

"It was a difficult game, but I think we controlled the first half," he said. "At the beginning of the second half, they controlled more but, in the end, we pushed to score the goal to win the game.

"It is always good to score at Old Trafford, a late goal in a special atmosphere against a good team and we have the three points which is the most important thing.

"It was difficult [scoring the header] but it went in, which was good! I think crosses went in and I had a few chances and [earlier] I made contact with their no 27 (Konstantinos Mavropanos) and it hit the post, but it was good for the team [to get] the three points and we are now sure to participate in the Champions League again next season. We must continue in the next few games to be ready for the final as it is important to stay fit, to play and to get ready because it is a big game."

Asked about the importance of Champions League football for United, Fellaini believes it is expected, but admits we must improve next season.

"Of course, a club like Manchester United need to be in the Champions League, but we have to improve," he added. "I think next season is a big season for us. it will be the third year of the manager so we have to try to win the league."

Mourinho revealed in his post-match interviews that Fellaini is likely to extend his contract at United which is great news for Reds' fans if the 30-year-old continues to have such a match-winning impact.