What Liverpool FC need in Chelsea showdown to qualify for Champions League
Liverpool made the trip to Old Trafford last weekend knowing victory could have guaranteed a top-five Premier League finish with three games remaining.
As a result, the Reds remain fourth in the table by virtue of a superior goal difference to Villa.
Liverpool had been in good form prior to facing Manchester United
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With three Premier League games remaining for Liverpool and a six-point lead over sixth-placed Bournemouth, it would take a major collapse for Arne Slot’s side to drop out of the top five.
Liverpool face Chelsea at Anfield this weekend and can put themselves on the brink of achieving their target.
What Liverpool need to qualify for Champions League
As things stand, 62 points will be enough to guarantee a top-five Premier League finish. Liverpool are currently on 58 points which means they require a win and a draw from their three remaining matches.
Liverpool will qualify for the Champions League if they beat Chelsea and Bournemouth then fail to pick up all three points away at Fulham in the 3pm kick-off.
A draw at home to Chelsea will see Liverpool qualify for the Champions League if Fulham beat Bournemouth, Brentford lose to title-chasing Manchester City and Brighton do not beat Wolves.
