Paul Merson has talked up Man Utd’s Champions League hopes (Picture: Getty)Paul Merson believes Manchester United have a ‘huge advantage’ over top-four rivals Chelsea and Liverpool. The Premier League is again on course to gain an extra Champions League spot with the top-five set to qualify instead of the traditional top-four. While the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool will have one eye on their European commitments, United can focus entirely on their Premier League fixtures and Merson believes this gives them a ‘huge advantage’. Manchester United host Tottenham having beaten Manchester City, Arsenal and Fulham and Merson expects Carrick to secure a fourth successive win against Spurs. ‘At the moment, I would say Manchester United are the big favourites to finish in the top five.

Source: Metro February 05, 2026 17:43 UTC