Gary Neville makes Liverpool prediction as Chelsea and Man Utd backed for Champions League

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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCGary Neville has made his prediction for the rest of the Premier League season, with Chelsea and Manchester United backed for Champions League places amid their race with LiverpoolGary Neville on his Sky Sports podcast(Image: Sky Sports // YouTube)Gary Neville believes that Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea will all qualify for the Champions League this season — with Aston Villa at risk of missing out.This weekend, Liverpool and Manchester United won against West Ham and Crystal Palace respectively. The top five teams at the end of the season are almost certain to qualify for UEFA's top competition.READ MORE: Liverpool injury latest and possible return dates after Florian Wirtz updateREAD MORE: Liverpool handed Champions League boost after Arne Slot made feelings clear"I think Manchester United will definitely finish third," Neville said on his Sky Sports podcast.

But, they've got no distractions, something good is going on, all the momentum."I think Liverpool finish fourth and I think Chelsea will finish fifth. If they get some players back; midfield players being injured have cost them in the last few weeks.Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is trying to secure Champions League soccer(Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)"I just think it will be Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea.

The only doubt will be Chelsea or Aston Villa for fifth."Getting injuries like they've had in midfield has killed them a lot. Aston Villa plays Chelsea at Villa Park, while Manchester United — playing a rare two games in a week — is at Newcastle.Liverpool.com says: From here, the Reds should be confident of making the Champions League spots.