Manchester United are on course to secure Champions League qualification after England secured a fifth place in the competition thanks to Arsenal's win over Sporting
Manchester United's hopes of achieving their sole remaining objective this season received a timely boost on Tuesday evening, courtesy of Premier League rivals Arsenal. Kai Havertz's late winner against Sporting in their Champions League quarter-final first leg has ensured English football's top flight will once again have five clubs qualifying automatically for the competition.
England now hold an unassailable lead in UEFA's coefficient rankings, which automatically secures them an additional qualifying spot for the Champions League. Italy and Spain are currently battling it out for the other extra berth. For United, this means Michael Carrick's job has become considerably more straightforward, reports Manchester Evening News.
The former midfielder was brought in to guide United back into the Champions League, and the Red Devils are on the brink of doing exactly that, having taken 23 points from a possible 30 available in his first 10 games in charge.
United are currently in third place, on 55 points from 31 games, seven points clear of Chelsea in sixth. While United will still be keen to finish as high up the table as possible — with third place a realistic ambition — they will secure a top-five finish should they accumulate 70 points.
That's because Chelsea, who currently occupy sixth place, can only reach a maximum of 69 points if they win every one of their remaining fixtures. Realistically, given Liam Rosenior's side's current form, the Red Devils can afford to fall short of that tally — but to be mathematically certain of their place, 70 points is United's magic number.
United have won seven of their 10 games under Carrick in the Premier League and have seven left to play. Five victories from those remaining fixtures would be enough to secure a return to Champions League football. Liverpool, currently in fifth can reach a maximum of 70, meaning five victories would also likely be enough for top four.
United travel to Chelsea on Saturday, April 18 before welcoming fellow Champions League contenders Liverpool on Sunday, May 3. Here's how the Reds' Premier League run-in shapes up against Chelsea's remaining schedule.
United's final Premier League fixtures
Leeds (H) - April 13
Chelsea (A) - April 18
Brentford (H) - April 27
Liverpool (H) - May 3
Sunderland (A) - May 9
Nottingham Forest (H) - May 17
Brighton and Hove Albion (A) - May 24
Chelsea's final Premier League fixtures
Manchester City (H) - April 12
Manchester United (H) - April 18
Brighton and Hove Albion (A) - April 21
Nottingham Forest (H) - May 4
Liverpool (A) - May 9
Tottenham Hotspur (H) - May 17
Sunderland (A) - May 24
VeraDennis
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After Helping Manchester United with a spot in UCL, it's high time for Chelsea to Help Arsenal by beating Manchester City to consolidate clear 9 points merging with Manchester City
helping who! man u is in third
epjo
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MICHAEL CARRICK give him permanent contract as well sign HERIOT HUNDERSON TONALI and ILMAN NDIAYE from EVERTON to replace RASHFORD and SANCHO and one central back then United is good to go
Henokot
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After Helping Manchester United with a spot in UCL, it's high time for Chelsea to Help Arsenal by beating Manchester City to consolidate clear 9 points merging with Manchester City
And why should Chelsea do that? By helping Man Utd, they're invariably sabotaging Chelsea's chances for the top 5. Besides, Man City are not a London rival, as opposed to Arsenal.
Gun1
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While some teams need 15 pts to have a top 5 finish, other teams need the same 15 pts to win the Premier league. Level!!
hendklrs
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After Helping Manchester United with a spot in UCL, it's high time for Chelsea to Help Arsenal by beating Manchester City to consolidate clear 9 points merging with Manchester City
idhamnasir
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what if villa win the europa league then?
AFerXbbd4774
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Seems like 21 more points for Man Utd without hassle
cimbdeilnu
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you are welcome
vundkmopz
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vundkmopz
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Didaciklsz
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longtime
Didaciklsz
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hello
malone95
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what if draw with chelsea and liverpool??🤔🙂
cemaimopuz
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If a rise in UEFA's coefficient rankings secures a country an additional qualifying spot, what will happen if in the near future, England has five quarter finalists with four reaching the semifinals?🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
they only give one extra slot to make it 5 then they can have six if another team outside the top 5 wins the EUROPA
Feucnrsz
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If Utd beat both Chelsea and Liverpool, UCL is guaranteed. But I believe 65 points will be enough to secure top 5
ExcelIbMo
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Chelsea won't make it, it's as straightforward as that, this advantage belongs to Liverpool
mupamsty
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Arsenal is still above Man united.since last year[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
But still haven't won anything, they are just watching others taking the Cake off their mouths
mupamsty
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The good bit about this is that Chelsea can do a "Tottenham" in their fixture against ManCity and still qualify for the champions league next season.😜😜😜😜😜👍👍👍👍
After you've finished dreaming, then wake up and realize that it was just a dream, not so long ago Arsenal was dreaming of quadruple only to given 2nil by Citizens & Saints baptized them with fire also & they're starting to be worried about Citizens to catch them now. They're no longer dreaming instead they're shivering
resabekpst
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Chelsea and Liverpool will finish 5th and 6 th, one will miss out.
MaasaiOleKenya
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If a rise in UEFA's coefficient rankings secures a country an additional qualifying spot, what will happen if in the near future, England has five quarter finalists with four reaching the semifinals?🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
MaasaiOleKenya
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The good bit about this is that Chelsea can do a "Tottenham" in their fixture against ManCity and still qualify for the champions league next season.😜😜😜😜😜👍👍👍👍
riwcloptuy
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zizcenrsyz
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Arsenal is still above Man united.since last year[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
eddybeqo
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We don't need to fight for a fifth place thats a relief for Chelsea and liverpool!!