Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are ahead of Manchester City in the Premier League table.
It has been reported that Liverpool as well as the other clubs in the top 10 of the Premier League table at the moment – excluding Sheffield United – have requested the Court of Arbitration for Sport not to allow City to play in next season’s Champions League while their appeal is being heard.
The defending Premier League champions have appealed against a two-year Champions League ban.
With football at a standstill due to the global health pandemic, City’s case may not be heard or resolved before the start of next season.
The Express has claimed that the City board have raised eyebrows at Liverpool’s involvement, as the Reds are on the verge of winning the league title this season and will automatically qualify for the 2020-21 Champions League campaign.
Top-Five Finish
City are second in the Premier League table at the moment, but if the Citizens are not allowed to play in the Champions League next season, then the fifth team – currently Manchester United – will qualify for Europe’s premier club competition.
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