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“They told me [to] look at the players, give your opinion so we can go into this project in the second and third year but do qualify for the Champions League,” he said.

There is a financial significance to Champions League football.



Liverpool posted a loss of £57m last year, when they were in the Europa League.

In securing Champions League qualification Arne Slot achieved the main goal given to him at the start of the season but now has a 'bigger aim' (AP)

“It is getting more difficult to qualify for the Champions League,” Slot said.

Tottenham and Manchester United’s only chance lies via winning the Europa League; they are very likely to finish in the wrong half of the Premier League, worse than what looked the worst-case scenario in August.



Having provided the winner against West Ham on Sunday, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk looks set to extend his stay at Anfield (EPA)

For those with annual expectations of Champions League football, there is no guarantee an exile will be limited to one year.
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