Jadon Sancho playing for Manchester United in the Premier League

The race is on for Champions League football (Picture: Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images)

After a season-long tussle for Champions League football, the three teams still in contention for a place in next season’s competition will see their fate decided in the final seven days of the campaign.

Newcastle United and Manchester United are firmly in the driving seat with two games still to be played for either side, whilst Liverpool will need to do their job in their remaining solo fixture and hope for a slip-up from their top four rivals.

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Let’s take a look at the Champions League permutations and find out what Newcastle, Manchester United and Liverpool all need to do qualify for Europe’s premier club competition next season.

What Newcastle need to qualify

Newcastle’s arithmetic for their final two games is simple.

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Newcastle United celebrate scoring in the Premier League

Newcastle are on the brink of a return to European football (Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

One point from their remaining two games will be enough to see the Magpies qualify for the Champions League for the first time since the 2002/03 season.

Eddie Howe’s men host relegation threatened Leicester at St. James’ Park this evening (Monday, May 22), before facing Chelsea away from home on the final day of the season.

After a defeat to Arsenal and a chaotic draw draw with Leeds, Newcastle’s Champions League quest was put firmly back on track with a 4-1 win over Brighton last Thursday.

What Manchester United need to qualify

Just like Newcastle, Manchester United are also on the brink of sealing Champions League football for next season.

A single point is all that is required from their final two league fixtures at home to Chelsea on Thursday and then home to Fulham on Sunday.

Erik ten Hag’s side have only lost once at Old Trafford all season and boast the fourth best home record in the league.