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Liverpool legend, Steve Nicol has said that his former club will need to score 10 goals against Real Madrid if they want to secure Champions League...

It salvaged some pride for the beleaguered Wenger who has been on the brink of getting the boot after failing to secure a Champions League spot.

With two points needed to secure Champions League qualification next season, Chelsea Ladies manager Emma Hayes wants to get the job done at the first attempt tonight (Sunday) against Reading.

And, in the current form Tottenham are in, a decent bet on football would be for Sherwood to secure Champions League football.

Emre Can has said Liverpool need a flawless end to the season to secure Champions League qualification and a favour from Manchester City against Jose -LRB-...)

They will be hoping, however, that the players returning will at least be able to secure Champions League football for the 17th season in a row and win the FA Cup to end their barren run without a trophy since moving to the Emirates.

Di Matteo will have to get stuck good even in Premier league and launch Blues up to 4 position to secure the Champions League next year.

However, this will mean he will miss out on their clash with Arsenal, which is a massive game for both clubs as they try and secure Champions League football for next season.

And losing out on Sandro would add to Conte's woes as he battles to secure a Champions League spot at Chelsea for next season.

The Netherlands international had been a target for Barcelona and Manchester City after leading Lazio's challenge to secure a Champions League place this term.

Gerard Houllier was under increasing pressure going into the game as his side struggled in the race to secure Champions League football for the following season, but some of that was lifted by a somewhat surprise victory.

Last time West Ham defeated United was under Louis Van Gaal at the end of 2015 - 16 season which resulted in United failing to secure champions league place.

Can't say with confidence that we can contend for silverware this season, but if we sign Sahin and get Wilshere back, we have the kind of squad to challenge for the FA cup and secure Champions league spot again.

It is likely to be another game of defense versus attack, but the fact that they are playing at home and that three points can almost secure Champions League football for next season should incentivize Manchester United to play with more intent.

United can also secure Champions League qualification by winning the Europa League and it will be fair to say that they are the strongest side in the competition.

Liverpool have gone 12 games unbeaten in the Premier League as they close in on a top - four spot which would secure Champions League qualification for the second successive year after almost ending the club's 24 - year wait for the title last season.

With Sociedad failing to secure Champions League football for a second season running this year, it is rumoured Griezmann would indeed favour a move away from the Basque club this summer in order to continue plying his trade in the European club competition.

Wenger found himself under increasing pressure last season as Arsenal failed to secure Champions League football and speculation was rife that the Frenchman's 21 - year reign in charge might be coming to an end.

Louis van Gaal is asked if Manchester United have to win every game until the end of the season in order to secure Champions League football.

Of course all will be made redundant should Deportivo win their game at the Riazor against Real Sociedad, who themselves require a win to try and finish in 4th and secure Champions League football next season.

«At the moment we have 12 league games, two in the Coppa Italia and we are trying to secure the Champions League, then we'll see.

Emre Can has said Liverpool need a flawless end to the season to secure Champions League qualification and a favour from Manchester City against Jose Mourinho's United on Thursday.

After Liverpool's defeat against Leicester City on Monday evening, Jurgen Klopp's side have come under immense pressure as they look to secure a Champions League spot for next season.

But the 21 - year - old has told United he isn't interested in going back to Old Trafford - even if Van Gaal's men secure Champions League qualification.

Given that Arsenal seems to be out of the top - 4 race and relying on the European competition to secure a Champions League spot next season, Lacazette's absence will surely be felt.

And yet, despite the unconvincing displays, Dortmund have moved up to third and are on track to secure Champions League football once again.

The target was clear win the last two games and they would secure a Champions League place at the expense of Man City.

The last meeting was a dour 0 - 0 draw at Anfield in May as Liverpool were looking to secure Champions League qualification.

After the loss at Brighton, Wenger suggested for the first time that winning the Europa League may be the easiest route for Arsenal to secure Champions League football for next season.

Jürgen Klopp's side visit Vicarage Road, starting a run which sees Watford travel to champions Leicester City, Everton and leaders Chelsea before hosting a Manchester City side who could need points to secure Champions League qualification o...

The Gunners host West Brom on Sunday at the Emirates looking to cement their place in the Barclays Premier League top four ahead of Everton, who tackle Manchester City on Saturday, in the quest to secure a Champions League play - off berth.

In the past 5 + years, Arsenal have put together some incredible springtime runs to secure Champions League qualification and win FA Cups.

I want him to prove me wrong this season and secure Champions League football and a trophy, but it's hard to envisage.

Obviously Van Gaal is not useless — you don't win trophies in Germany, Spain and Holland by being useless, but should United fail to secure that Champions League place for next season, questions will have be asked as to his suitability to continue at Manchester United.

Free scoring Liverpool have notched 63 goals in their 25 games this season, which is only 8 less than they managed in the whole of last season, with the Reds looking good to secure a Champions League place at the very least.

Before any negotiations can take place, Liverpool will need to secure a Champions League spot, and if Arsenal fail to do so, Oxlade - Chamberlain should more than likely be a Red next season.

Alternatively, Leverkusen have registered two wins on the bounce and will know that a win over a vulnerable Dortmund side will secure them Champions League football next year.

Now though The Blues must switch focus back onto the Premier League and their quest to finish in the top four and secure Champions League qualification next season.

The results on the pitch have not helped either with Chelsea now fighting for a top - four finish to secure Champions League football for next season.

Tottenham's interest in Marshall is apparently a tacit admission that the White Hart Lane side could face a battle to keep hold of French international Hugo Lloris, who is none to keen on remaining at the club following their inability to secure Champions League football for next term.

Arsenal still need to secure a Champions League spot for next year and we want to get it done as soon as possible and not still be worrying about it in the last few weeks of the season.

He impressed during his time with Monchengladbach, scoring 21 goals in his third season with the club and helping them to secure Champions League football.

Sami Khedira missed most of last term through injury but recovered well to help Real Madrid secure a Champions League triumph last term before playing a key role in Germany's World Cup win in Brazil.

As of writing, the only way Liverpool can do that is to either beat Sevilla in the Europa League Final to secure a Champions League berth, or to beat West Bromwich Albion on Sunday while claiming more points than West Ham United and Southampton.

The 30 - year - old had developed a reputation as one of the most prolific strikers in Europe during his time with Valencia as he bagged 24 league goals during his final season in Spain and was expected help Spurs secure Champions League qualification upon his arrival in England during the 2013 summer transfer window.

If the Anfield club were to win the Europa League final in 10 days, they will secure Champions League football for next season, and they will no doubt be eager to strengthen their squad and numbers if they were to achieve that.

Following this news, it seems as if Liverpool may need to delve into the transfer market for a midfielder in January if they're to want to seriously secure Champions League football for next season.

The more immediate focus will be on the end of this campaign, as Louis van Gaal's men remain four points adrift of a top - four finish with five games remaining as they look to secure Champions League football next season.

Perhaps Harry Kane can inspire his side to secure Champions League qualification this season, be it via a top four finish or by winning the Europa League, as Levy knows as well as anyone that the Tottenham star will be starring in the competition before too long whether in Spurs colours or otherwise.

After the title is gone, that for us would be an improvement from last season where we had two qualifying matches, really tight ones, to secure Champions League football.