How many points does MU need to return to the Champions League?

Manchester United is very close to returning to the UEFA Champions League after a courageous victory over Chelsea.

The team led by coach Michael Carrick left Stamford Bridge with a full 3 points after an impressive performance in the early morning of April 19 (Vietnam time). This result helped Man United widen the gap with Chelsea, the 6th-placed team, to 10 points with only 5 rounds remaining in the season.

With such a significant advantage, the Red Devils have complete control over their fate in the race for a Champions League spot next season. According to calculations, if they win the next two home matches against Brentford and Liverpool, Man United will officially secure their ticket, regardless of the results of their competitors..

The match against Liverpool at Old Trafford on May 3 could become the moment when the Red Devils celebrate their major goal. If that happens against their arch-rival, the joy will undoubtedly be even more complete.

After the victory over Chelsea, captain Bruno Fernandes remained cautious when discussing the chance to participate in the Champions League: "I only feel we are 3 points closer, that's it. Now we have one more match to win. We know we need points to secure our spot and will do everything possible to achieve that as quickly as we can."

Coach Carrick also kept his feet on the ground: "The gap on the standings is positive, but more important is the feeling of enjoying this victory. Playing away here is always very difficult. We won't get overly excited, but we will certainly enjoy tonight's result."

In case other results turn unfavorable, Man United still has a favorable schedule with matches against Nottingham Forest, Sunderland, and Brighton & Hove Albion.

The race for the top 5 this season remains unpredictable, as many teams like Bournemouth, Everton, and Fulham still hold hope. However, with the current gap, Man United holds a tremendous advantage. Just by continuing to maintain their form and winning key matches, the Red Devils will soon confirm their return to the most prestigious club-level competition in Europe.