(Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) Getty ImagesWith thirteen games left to play, defending champions Liverpool are currently sixth. Even if the top five qualify for the Champions League next season as expected, they would miss out. To make matters worse, on paper December and January looked their easiest run of league matches this season and the next few months appear far more difficult. The sides they’re chasing are also in better form, showing improvement as the season has entered into its second half. And I think it’d be difficult to defend the manager if he misses Champions League football even winning the league the season before.

Source: The Guardian February 10, 2026 18:55 UTC