Manchester United have managed to win a crucial contest against Middlesbrough as the result has taken them to the fifth position in the Premier League after being stranded in sixth place over the past four to five months.

The Red Devils have stepped up to the task and have ensured that they clinch all the three points at the end. Despite the absence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Fellaini was the first to open the scoring for Manchester United in the tricky away trip.

Jese Lingard doubled the lead after an hour into the game. Boro’s Rudy Gestede have managed to pull one goal back to make a thrilling contest in the end. Antonio Valencia’s injury time goal meant Manchester United coasted to victory at ease. The win also marked club’s 600th Premier League win making them the first team to achieve the feat.

Here we look at how twitter reacted as Manchester United are in top contention to finish in Champions League places.

Manchester United have now won 600 Premier League games. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/Fdnun5HJ2Q

— nathan ♦️ (@utdnxthan) March 19, 2017

Manchester united handing over office to Arsenal as 6th Fc. pic.twitter.com/qHDMYZ3ufo

— Okpogbo Odafe (@ovwede_) March 19, 2017

? Played: 951
? Won: 600
? Drawn: 204
? Lost: 147

Manchester United have become the first side to win 600 Premier League games.#MUFC

— United Update (@UnitedsUpdate) March 19, 2017

Dear Arsenal fans

#6

Yours sincerely
Manchester United fans pic.twitter.com/CNKYzcbF1S

— ? Totally Man Utd™ ? (@TotallyMUFC) March 19, 2017

https://twitter.com/UnitedVines__/status/843452741955522564

Antonio Valencia and Marouane Fellaini celebrating United's third goal! #MUFC https://t.co/zBFXtpvDsn

— Devils Latest (@Devils_Latest) March 19, 2017

Absolutely delighted for Valencia with that goal has been so consistent in his performances in contention for player of season #MUFC

— Mickey T (@therealMickeyT) March 19, 2017

https://twitter.com/FootyHumour/status/843442463113121792