Wirtz Reflects On “Massive Three Points” As Reds Solidify Top Five Hopes

TL;DR

Liverpool secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace, solidifying their position in the Premier League top five. Florian Wirtz emphasized the importance of these points for Champions League qualification as they now sit fourth in the table.

Key points

Liverpool won 3-1 against Crystal Palace
Florian Wirtz highlighted the importance of the victory
Liverpool is currently fourth in the Premier League
They are tied on points with Manchester United and Aston Villa
Liverpool faces Manchester United next

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Liverpool's Florian Wirtz following the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Saturday April 25, 2026. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty Images) | PA Images via Getty Images Liverpool approached the final two months of the 2025-26 Premier League season with their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League very much in doubt. In horrible form and with one of the more difficult run-ins amongst the sides competing to finish in the top five, the mood was low. Now, with a month left, many of the doubts that have grown this season—and in fact go back to January of 2025—remain, but three league wins on the trot and the sides around them stumbling now mean that the Reds appear safe, with Saturday’s victory over Crystal Palace serving to drive that point home. “It’s a massive three points today,” Florian Wirtz said of the 3-1 victory that pushed Liverpool all the way up to fourth in the table. “It was clear for us that this game is really important for the qualification for the Champions League. It’s not done yet, we have a few more, but it’s a good step today. “I think we needed these points, especially at home, so I’m really happy that we keep them here. Of course we knew what was coming with them because we faced them three times, so we knew they play a lot of balls behind, take not much risk, look for deep runs—so I think we defended quite well. “Of course they had a few chances, but it’s always difficult to keep them from the goal. So I think we did good, the whole team. Everyone defended good, and we knew also that we have the quality to create our own chances and today there were, I think, some more good chances so in the end 3-1 is okay.” There is now a three-way tie on points with Manchester United third, Liverpool fourth, and fifth. All are on 58 points, and that means all have an eight point cushion on in sixth—and nine on in seventh—with just four games to play. And Liverpool face United next. A win there would mean not just rising to third with three to play, it would also put United three points back as a buffer in case one of the sides now chasing the top five do win out. A reverse of that result, of course, could be a little concerning, but the situation feels miles away from a month ago.

Q&A

What did Florian Wirtz say about Liverpool's recent victory?

Florian Wirtz described the 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace as a 'massive three points' crucial for their Champions League qualification hopes.

How does Liverpool's current standing affect their Champions League chances?

Liverpool is currently tied for fourth place with Manchester United and Aston Villa, all on 58 points, giving them a significant cushion over the teams below them with only four games left.

What is the significance of Liverpool's upcoming match against Manchester United?

The match against Manchester United is critical as a win would elevate Liverpool to third place and create a three-point buffer against their rivals in the race for the top five.