Victory over West Brom and Stoke before the trip to Stamford Bridge on May 6 would secure their Champions League berth, report the Liverpool Echo. But despite competition rules now stating that the fourth-placed Premier League team will not have to pre-qualify for the Champions League group stages, there is still reason for Jurgen Klopp's side to hunt down second place. But from this season, the top four of the leading three European associations – of which England are one – earn direct qualification to the Champions League group stages. In one half, the reigning Premier League champions take 40%, with the runner-up earning 30%, third 20% and fourth 10%. The Premier League offers prize money on an ascending scale depending on how high up the table a team finishes.

Source: Daily Mirror April 18, 2018 05:37 UTC