A route back into Europe through the FA Cup was closed off last month following the fifth-round penalty shootout defeat by Fulham. Winning the Europa League to secure qualification for next season’s Champions League is the only realistic path back into Europe remaining. Lose to Lyon and that back-door route slam will shut too.

The celebrations are only just beginning after Liverpool officially became the Premier League champions on Sunday, but as one title race comes to a close, the countdown begins for the start of the next title race.

The English Premier League match between Bournemouth and Manchester United will be played at Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England, on Sunday, April 27.