#champions-league-qualification

#champions-league-qualification

"It's great to be back. A 13th consecutive victory is extraordinary. "I'm proud to see where OL are right now, I wish them all the best!"

Sesko's deft finish in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time ensured Michael Carrick remains unbeaten across his two stints as United's interim boss, after a 1-1 draw. Timed at 95 minutes and 11 seconds, Sesko's strike was the latest result-altering goal West Ham have conceded in a home Premier League game on record (since 2006-07). After only scoring twice in his first 16 Premier League matches, Sesko has since netted four times in his last five outings in the competition.

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Manchester City are six points clear at the summit and take on the London City Lionesses on Saturday, but Chelsea's clash with Arsenal headlines this round of WSL matches. The Blues can pull further clear of Renee Slegers' side with a win as they aim to keep up the pressure at the top, while the Gunners are hoping to breathe fresh life into their slim title prospects. But Arsenal also have one eye on the teams directly behind them, as the race for the Champions League qualification hots up.

Today, they sit level on points with third-placed Arsenal after collecting 23 from 12 matches and the two north London sides are separated only by goal difference. So this question does not feel outrageous: can Spurs secure a place in next season's Champions League with a top-three finish? The club's transformation under Martin Ho, who took over last summer after Spurs finished second bottom in 2024-25, has been remarkable.

Starting with the hosts, while Stuttgart might have endured a stuttering start to proceedings when opening up the 2025/26 campaign, Die Roten have certainly turned a real corner on either side of opening the New Year. Getting 2026 underway with a major Bundesliga scalp as they stormed their way to an empathic 4-1 romp away at former champions Bayer Leverkusen, Sebastian Hoeneb's camp will be dreaming of a repeat display here.

The Premier League top four get a Champions League place, but that can be extended to five if English sides do well enough in Europe (Image credit: Getty Images) The Premier League were the beneficiaries of an extra Champions League place last season thanks to their club's performance in European competition. Tottenham's Europa League win, Chelsea's Conference League triumph, and the presence of Arsenal, Aston Villa and Liverpool in the round of 16 and beyond -

It left the promoted Sunderland seventh, four points and five places ahead of their rivals who could struggle to achieve their stated aim of qualifying for the Champions League once more next season. On this evidence this term's European exertions are taking a considerable toll. The Stadium of Light has one of the largest press boxes in the Premier League but, for once, every seat was taken.