‘Things change really fast’ – Arne Slot issues reality check to Liverpool in Champions League race

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Premier League table on 9 February Played Goal difference Points 3. Manchester United 25 +10 44 5.

Liverpool 25 +5 39 However, three successive top-flight victories have since lifted them three points above the Blues and into the top five (tallying with Gary Lineker’s prediction), which’ll almost certainly be good enough to earn a place in Europe’s premier club competition for 2026/27.Slot on momentum shifts in race for Champions League placeIn his pre-match press conference on Monday prior to tomorrow night’s visit to Wolves, Slot highlighted how rapidly Liverpool’s momentum has changed in the race for Champions League qualification, albeit with a warning that it could just as quickly perform another 180-degree turn.The Dutchman said (via Liverpool Echo): “Two weeks ago you could say we are not that well-placed. We know every game has been difficult throughout the whole season and that’s what we expect now.”(Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)Liverpool have momentum, but they now need to maintain itJust 22 days ago, Liverpool were eight points adrift of third-placed Aston Villa and in danger of losing touch with the teams occupying the Champions League positions.The Reds would move up to third if they win by three goals or more at Molineux tomorrow, and they’d stay there if Man United lose at Newcastle 24 hours later and Unai Emery’s side are beaten by Chelsea.

Premier League table on 2 March Played Goal difference Points 3. Manchester United 28 +12 51 4.