Gary Neville has predicted Liverpool to come back and provide Manchester City's biggest challenge for the Premier League title next season, following confirmation of a third straight title on Saturday evening.
02.05.2023 - 17:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United continue their quest for Champions League football this week when they travel to Brighton in a crucial Premier League showdown.
The Seagulls are one of the clubs able to prevent the Reds from playing in Europe's elite competition next term but United are in a strong position having defeated Aston Villa 1-0 last time out. A win on the south coast would see Erik Ten Hag's side leapfrog Newcastle United into third and open up a 10-point gap to Liverpool in fifth.
Jurgen Klopp's side have reeled off four straight wins to surge up the table but they, like Tottenham and Villa, have a lot of ground to make up on United. Brighton are further down but a win over the Reds at the Amex would move them to within eight points of Ten Hag's side with a game in hand.
ALSO READ: Man City can give Manchester United a Real Madrid boost in Champions League next season
United need a maximum of 11 points from their six remaining matches to secure a top four finish and the riches that come with the Champions League. With Ten Hag expected to be busy in the summer window, the financial boost provided by top-level European football would be welcome.
Indeed, based on this season's prizemoney model, United would be handed a starting fee of €15.6million (£13.5million) simply for being in the group stage next term. Performance bonuses are available for victories and draws - €2.8million (£2.4million) for a win and €930,000 (£802,000) for a draw. So reaching the last 16 would likely bring in more than £20million to the Old Trafford coffers.
An additional €10.6million (£9.1million) is given to quarter-finalists and €12.5million (£10.7million) for those who reach the semi-finals. Finalists receive €15.5million (£13.3million) with
Gary Neville has predicted Liverpool to come back and provide Manchester City's biggest challenge for the Premier League title next season, following confirmation of a third straight title on Saturday evening.
With just a point separating them with arch-rivals Liverpool, Manchester United will be keen to get back-to-back wins when they visit AFC Bournemouth this weekend in the Premier League. Erik ten Hag's do have a game-in-hand over Jurgen Klopp's side but the Merseyside club are currently on a seven-match winning run while United have picked up just two in their last five league outings.
Bournemouth will be without the services of forward Antoine Semenyo for the visit of Manchester United after his season was ended early due to injury.
Manchester United cleared another hurdle in the top-four race on Saturday with a 2-0 win at home to Wolves.
Here are your Monday morning Manchester United headlines.
Bruno Fernandes has told his Manchester United teammates to forget what Liverpool are doing and focus on claiming the two wins they need to book a return to the Champions League.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits that Manchester United deserve a place in the top four if they finish above his side.
Bart Verbruggen interest
Bruno Fernandes has predicted 'much bigger things' from his Manchester United side as he recalled how the team's doubters weren't even backing them for a top-six spot at the beginning of the season.
West Ham United midfield enforcer Declan Rice has gone viral on social media after he was filmed giving his shirt away to a young supporter after Sunday night's 1-0 win over Manchester United.
Gary Neville believes Liverpool will sense blood in their Premier League top-four battle with Manchester United and Newcastle United.
Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler believes Manchester City are determined to not allow their team to become overgrown with older players unlike his former club.
Lucas Paqueta has heaped praise on Brazil teammate Casemiro, lauding the Manchester United midfielder's dedication to working behind the scenes to maintain the standard.
Jamie Redknapp says Liverpool FC’s recent form has put pressure on Manchester United’s pursuit of a top-four finish. Jurgen Klopp saw his side beat Brentford 1-0 on Saturday to go within a point of United, who have played two games fewer - a sixth consecutive win for Liverpool who have just three games remaining.
When it has come to the art of scoring goals this season, it hasn't been something that Manchester United have been able to master all that easily.
Manchester City return to the Etihad Stadium this weekend when they host Leeds United in the Premier League.
To be a success at Manchester United you need several ingredients: talent, hunger, belief and luck.
Cristiano Ronaldo could be on the move again in the next few months with the striker reportedly unhappy at Saudi Arabia side Al-Nassr.
Erik ten Hag insists Antony's passion is a strength after he was booked for a malicious foul in Manchester United's defeat at Brighton.
Manchester United collected an important victory in their quest for Champions League football when they defeated Aston Villa on Sunday at Old Trafford.