Manchester United, Newcastle on the verge of Champions League qualification while Liverpool are hanging by a thread

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In Erik ten Hag’s first season in charge, Manchester United only one more point or a loss by needed Liverpool qualify for the Champions League after a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium on Saturday. They came close to qualifying, but Robert Firmino makes his last season with Liverpool a memorable one by scoring a late equalizer Aston Villa and keep the Reds in the fight.

Liverpool were able to maintain their 10 match unbeaten run United as long as possible. Level at 69 points, Manchester United and Newcastle United both risk being caught by Liverpool, but Newcastle United’s superior goal difference should be enough to keep them in third place. Arsenal And Manchester City are the only Premier League teams to have officially qualified for the Champions League next season.

Premier League top five

1

Manchester City

35

27

4

4

61

85

2

Arsenal

36

25

6

5

41

81

3

Newcastle United

36

19

12

5

35

69

4

Manchester United

36

21

6

9

11

69

5

Liverpool

37

19

9

9

28

66

An excellent goal from Casemiro was the difference for the Red Devils versus Bournemouth as the Brazilian has made a significant contribution since coming from RealMadrid with three goals and three assists to fill a much-needed void at defensive midfield.

Champions League qualification looked unlikely after the Red Devils started the season losing to Brighton and Brentford but those turned out to be signs of how good the duo were rather than anything that showed United’s demise. Now set to return to the Champions League after a year-long absence, credit must go to Ten Hag, who was able to oversee From Cristiano Ronaldo contract is terminated after the World Cup, while keeping his team focused on the task of making the top four as well Mason Greenwoods suspension of the team. Injuries on Raphael Varane, Marcus RashfordAnd Lisandro Martinez didn’t slow down the team either.

Qualifying Scenarios for the Champions League

In case of win or draw Chelsea on Thursday: Manchester United qualify for the Champions League if they draw or win against the Blues on Thursday. Liverpool are not yet out if Newcastle United lose to Leicester on Monday, but it will be a tough road for the Reds.

If you lose to Chelsea: Qualifying goes to the last day of the season. Liverpool would still need a loss to United Fulham on the final day, but because the Reds have a superior goal difference, if United lose their next two games and Liverpool lose Southamptonthat will be enough to see Jurgen Klopp make an unlikely return to Champions League football.

Newcastle United quits Champions League if: United beat Chelsea and Fulham, Newcastle lose to Leicester city and Chelsea as Liverpool beat Southampton as they wipe out a seven-goal lead over Newcastle in goal difference. It’s safe to say Newcastle seems safe.





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