Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has said his team can still qualify for next season’s Champions League if they finish in fifth place.

The Red Devils were beaten 2-1 by Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

The result leaves Ten Hag’s men in sixth place with 44 points and a -2 goal difference after 27 fixtures.

Ahead of United are Liverpool (63), Manchester City (62), Arsenal (58), Aston Villa (55) and Tottenham (50).

Ten Hag is now eyeing a top-five finish in the league, with UEFA expanding the Champions League next season.

He told reporters: “Number five [fifth position in the league] can also be a position for the Champions League, so we have to fight for it.”

EPL: Man Utd can qualify for Champions League by finishing fifth – Ten Hag

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