Every club qualified for next season's Champions League as Manchester United confirm league-phase berth

Every club qualified for next season's Champions League as Manchester United confirm league-phase berth

Manchester United have secured their place in next season's Champions League after beating Liverpool at the weekend.

Kobbie Mainoo's winner secured the Red Devils a 3-2 win at Old Trafford, a result that guarantees a top-five finish in the Premier League. As a result, United will return to the Champions League after a two-season absence with big European nights awaiting next season.

Michael Carrick's side have become the 12th team to rubber-stamp their place in the 2026/27 league phase. United are the third English team guaranteed a place in the competition, alongsideArsenal and Manchester City.

The Premier League has been allocated an additional place due to UEFA co-efficient rankings, with Liverpool and Aston Villa currently occupying those positions. However, a sixth English team could qualify if either Aston Villa or Nottingham Forest win the Europa League.

Across Europe, nine other teams have also secured Champions League football. and have both secured top-four finishes in , while , and have secured Champions League qualification in .