After a two-season absence Michael Carrick has guided Manchester United to the Champions League next season! 🔴🔒 pic.twitter.com/KOxG24e2H1
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) May 3, 2026
Manchester United join Arsenal and Manchester City in securing Champions League football next season. Liverpool and Aston Villa remain favourites to join them in Europe’s top competition in 2026-27 – the top five in the Premier League will be in the Champions League.
Bournemouth are up to sixth after beating Crystal Palace 3-0 earlier on, while Villa will move above Liverpool if they avoid defeat against 18th-placed Tottenham.
Spurs will move out of the relegation zone if they win at Villa Park, with that one starting at 19:00 BST.