Chelsea’s Champions League hopes have been handed a major boost despite their recent struggles under Enzo Maresca. With the Premier League in pole position to secure an extra qualification spot, could fifth place be enough for Chelsea to return to Europe’s top competition?
Meanwhile, England have confirmed two high-profile friendlies later this year as Thomas Tuchel prepares for the World Cup qualifiers. One match will be played at a historic venue hosting its first England men’s game since 1909.
And could Tottenham be set to lose a major sponsor? Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS is reportedly looking to end its deal with Spurs early as part of major cost-cutting moves at Manchester United.
Charles Hague-Jones has the details.
Meanwhile, England have confirmed two high-profile friendlies later this year as Thomas Tuchel prepares for the World Cup qualifiers. One match will be played at a historic venue hosting its first England men’s game since 1909.
And could Tottenham be set to lose a major sponsor? Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS is reportedly looking to end its deal with Spurs early as part of major cost-cutting moves at Manchester United.
Charles Hague-Jones has the details.
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00:00Chelsea's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League have received a major boost despite
00:06their recent struggles. Enzo Maresca's side have slipped to sixth after winning just two
00:11of their last nine league games, leaving them in a fierce battle for a top four spot. However,
00:17the Premier League is on course to secure an extra Champions League place next season
00:23due to its strong European coefficient ranking. With Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester
00:28United and Chelsea all still competing in European tournaments, England's top flight
00:34is leading the race for an additional spot, meaning the top five could qualify, which
00:39is good news for Chelsea. England have confirmed friendly matches against Senegal and Wales
00:46later this year as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Thomas
00:52Tuchel-Seibel faced Senegal at Nottingham Forest City Ground on June 10th, marking the
00:57first full England men's international at the venue since 1909. They will then meet
01:03Wales at Wembley on October 9th, and Tuchel believes these fixtures will provide valuable
01:08challenges against different styles of play as he builds his squad for the tournament.
01:15And Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos is set to terminate their sponsorship deal with Tottenham two
01:20years early. The five-year agreement signed in 2022 sees Ineos sponsor Spurs' dugout seats.
01:27However, amid widespread cost-cutting at Manchester United, Ratcliffe is looking to withdraw from
01:32the deal to free up funds for Old Trafford operations. The move follows significant job
01:37losses at United, with up to 200 more staff reportedly set to be made redundant.