How many points Man Utd need to qualify for Champions League after Leeds United blow

How many points Man Utd need to qualify for Champions League after Leeds United blowMichael Carrick's Manchester United were beaten by Leeds United at Old Trafford but still remain in a strong position to qualify for the Champions LeagueCommentsSportConnor O'Neill Senior Sports Content Creator08:02, 14 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesManchester United suffered a setback in their quest for a return to the Champions League(Image: Richard Martin-Roberts - CameraSport via Getty Images)Michael Carrick endured just his second defeat in charge of Manchester United on Monday night as Leeds United enhanced their survival prospects at Old Trafford.‌Carrick had triumphed in each of his first six home league matches in charge before this fixture, but a first-half double from Noah Okafor helped deliver all three points for Daniel Farke's side. Casemiro's powerful header set up a tense finale with that goal arriving after Lisandro Martinez was dismissed for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair.‌Nevertheless, despite the setback, United still find themselves well placed to finish in the top five. Should Carrick's side claim maximum points in their next three fixtures, then his team will be assured of playing in the Champions League next season.‌FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageThat's because United head to Stamford Bridge on Saturday and if they overcome Chelsea, Liam Rosenior's side will only be capable of reaching a maximum of 63 points, reports the Manchester Evening News.Even if Chelsea manage to defeat United this weekend, the Reds will still be able to clinch Champions League football with three victories from their remaining six matches.‌As well as Chelsea, United face Brentford, Liverpool, Sunderland, Nottingham Forest and Brighton & Hove Albion between now and the end of the campaign. Speaking after the loss to Leeds, Carrick said: "We didn't start the game particularly well. W...