EPL: Man Utd can qualify for Champions League by finishing fifth – Ten Hag

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has said his team can still qualify for next season’s Champions League if they finish in fifth place.

The Red Devils were beaten 2-1 by Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

The result leaves Ten Hag’s men in sixth place with 44 points and a -2 goal difference after 27 fixtures.

Ahead of United are Liverpool (63), Manchester City (62), Arsenal (58), Aston Villa (55) and Tottenham (50).

Ten Hag is now eyeing a top-five finish in the league, with UEFA expanding the Champions League next season.

He told reporters: “Number five [fifth position in the league] can also be a position for the Champions League, so we have to fight for it.”