How many points Liverpool need to guarantee Champions League football after major boost

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SportFootballLiverpool FC Champions LeagueLiverpool are aiming to qualify for the Champions League once again after a difficult second season in charge for Arne Slot at Anfield, as a tight race emergesThere might have been a sense of relief around Anfield on Tuesday night as Arsenal's victory over Sporting CP ensured the Premier League would have a fifth Champions League spot next season. But fifth is far from secure for a Liverpool side enduring a disappointing season.The Merseyside club have just a one-point advantage over Chelsea and a three-point gap to Brentford and Everton.

There is no room for slipping up unless their rivals do too.But at the very least, earning fifth place in the Premier League is in Liverpool's hands. Chelsea can reach a total of 69 points if they win all of their remaining matches, but that would include beating the Reds en route and mean the Blues have leapfrogged them.LIVE COVERAGE OF PSG V LIVERPOOL IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RIGHT HEREA draw in the clash would mean Chelsea can only reach 67 points.

That would mean that Liverpool still required six wins, in addition to their draw with Liam Rosenior's side, to hit 68 points.If Liverpool can beat Chelsea, six wins and 67 points will prove enough, with the Blues only able to hit 66. That would include a final-day win over Brentford to maintain the club's advantage over the Bees, and a victory over Everton later this month to do the same with regard to the Toffees.Slot and co could still earn Champions League qualification by earning success in this year's competition.