Arsenal won 2-0 at home to Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday nightManchester United will be happy to see that Premier League rivals Arsenal progressed to the Champions League quarter-finals at the expense of Bayer Leverkusen. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThe result means it is pretty much certain that the Premier League will be awarded a fifth Champions League place this season. The Premier League came into the knockout stages with nine clubs competing across the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League - at least three more teams than any other nation. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTBut there was concern for United after the first legs, when none of the six Premier League clubs won in the Champions League. And with fifth in the Premier League also rewarding Champions League qualification this season, thanks to Arsenal, United will now be extra confident of a return to Europe's premier competition.

Source: Express March 17, 2026 21:58 UTC