How many points Liverpool needs to qualify for Champions League after Man Utd defeat

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool has been delayed in its pursuit of the Champions League places, but Arne Slot should still be confident of securing that minimum aim when the season finishesLiverpool head coach Arne Slot.(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)Liverpool may have been delayed by a disappointing defeat against Manchester United but Arne Slot's side is still set to qualify for the Champions League next season.That, of course, was far from the aim at the start of the campaign, but several setbacks later, it is the reality. That would take it to 62 points, meaning Bournemouth would be unable to catch up.If Liverpool only gets one more point, Brentford could jump ahead, but the pair meet on the final day of the season at Anfield.Chelsea could reach 60 points (two more than Slot's men have now), but the Reds have a better goal difference.

They meet next week in a game that could put the Stamford Bridge outfit out of contention.Liverpool head coach Arne Slot and midfielder Dominik Szobsozlai.(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)So, while Liverpool has a very slim chance of finishing above Manchester United now this season, it does look set to qualify for UEFA's premier competition. We want Champions League next season because we belong there, but we'll see what happens in the future."Arne Slot, meanwhile, was also focused on the present.

"We were aware of them — set-pieces and counter-attack."You have to know where to lose the ball if you play against Manchester United. We were 2-0 down, came back in the second half to 2-2 and then we shut off and immediately conceded the goal."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCManchester United FCPremier LeagueChampions League