Liverpool and Villa are locked together on 58 points, but the Reds sit fourth by virtue of a superior goal difference.
Hoping to gatecrash the top five are a host of sides. From Brighton in sixth all the way to Crystal Palace in 13th, eight teams are still mathematically in the hunt for Champions League qualification.
However, that could all change this weekend.
How Manchester United and Liverpool can BOTH qualify for Champions League this weekend
A win for the Reds by a two-goal margin would take them above their bitter rivals in third because of their superior goal difference and it may also be enough to confirm a top-five finish.
Now, if Brighton and Bournemouth both fail to beat Newcastle and Palace respectively, Man Utd’s place in next season’s Champions League will be confirmed before kick-off against Liverpool.
Europe’s ultimate prize: The Champions League
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Liverpool will qualify for the Champions League if they beat Man United and if Brighton and Bournemouth both fail to beat Newcastle and Palace respectively.
Aston Villa will qualify for the Champions League if they beat Spurs and if Brighton and Bournemouth both fail to beat Newcastle and Palace respectively
This is due to Brighton and Bournemouth not being able to reach 61 points even if they were to win their remaining three games of the season.
