Both Liverpool and Chelsea lost ground in the Champions League race. It was yet another time Arne Slot's side had failed to match a spectacular performance in Europe with the subsequent Premier League game. Opta has predicted the three spots will be filled by Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool, with Chelsea the team missing out. After the international break, Chelsea will host the Manchester clubs, while Manchester United will play Leeds United first before the Chelsea game. Aston Villa has Nottingham and Sunderland, while Liverpool play Fulham in between Champions League quarterfinals against PSG.

Source: The Star March 22, 2026 16:13 UTC