Understanding why Manchester United, Chelsea & Tottenham are delighted by West Ham’s Europa League win over Freiburg

West Ham United's 1-0 victory over Freiburg brings joy to Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspurs.

West Ham Brings Good News For Manchester United And Tottenham
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The Hammers staged a remarkable comeback, overturning a 1-0 deficit from the first leg of their Europa League last-16 encounter to dominate the German side on their home turf, propelling David Moyes’ squad into the quarter-finals of the tournament.

This victory serves as a significant boon for Premier League clubs vying for a spot in next season’s Champions League. West Ham’s triumph boosts the likelihood of the Premier League securing a fifth Champions League berth for the upcoming season, alongside a probable additional spot for Serie A. While Italy’s berth appears all but assured, the competition for the extra place was primarily between England and Germany. Following the Hammers’ victory over German opponents, the Premier League now seems poised to claim that second spot.

Moreover, this adjustment would expand the league’s European allocations, ensuring that even the eighth-placed team would secure qualification for the Europa Conference League in the subsequent season.

Manchester United, Tottenham, and Chelsea, all aiming for European qualification but currently outside the top four, will undoubtedly appreciate the support from the east London club, which has heightened their prospects of competing in Europe’s elite club competition next season. Tottenham, currently occupying fifth place in the standings, stands to benefit the most from the Hammers’ victory, while United trails by six points in sixth place. Chelsea faces a steep climb up the table, languishing in 11th position, although they could still clinch a Europa League spot by winning the FA Cup.

This development may inject additional motivation into Spurs and United as they approach the final stretch of the Premier League season. Tottenham can solidify their grip on fifth place with a victory against Fulham this weekend, while United gears up for an FA Cup showdown against Liverpool.

West Ham United performance and stats

West Ham United

Manager: David Moyes
Rank 9th
Win 13
Draw 10
Loss 13
Goals 56-70
Diff -14
Rank 1st
Win 5
Draw 0
Loss 1
Goals 10-4
Diff 6

West Ham United is currently 1st in the Europa League with 15 points.

In the last 8 games, it has won 6 times and lost twice. In its last match, West Ham United won 5-0 against SC Freiburg.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 10 goals and conceding 4.​

Manchester United performance and stats

Manchester United

Manager: Erik ten Hag
Rank 8th
Win 16
Draw 6
Loss 13
Goals 52-55
Diff -3
Rank 4th
Win 1
Draw 1
Loss 4
Goals 12-15
Diff -3

Manchester United is currently 6th in the Premier League with 47 points.

In the last 28 games, it has won 15 times, drawn twice, and lost 11 times. In its last match, Manchester United won 2-0 against Everton.​​

It has a even goal difference after scoring 39 goals and conceding 39.​

Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Brentford on Saturday 30th of March in Brentford.​

Tottenham Hotspur performance and stats

Tottenham Hotspur

Manager: Angelos Postecoglou
Rank 5th
Win 18
Draw 6
Loss 11
Goals 69-58
Diff 11

Tottenham Hotspur is currently 5th in the Premier League with 53 points.

In the last 27 games, it has won 16 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 6 times. In its last match, Tottenham Hotspur won 0-4 against Aston Villa.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 59 goals and conceding 39.​

Tottenham Hotspur will play the next match in Premier League against Fulham on Saturday 16th of March in London. The prediction is Tottenham Hotspur winning the match.​

Chelsea performance and stats

Chelsea

Manager: Mauricio Pochettino Trossero
Rank 7th
Win 15
Draw 9
Loss 11
Goals 70-59
Diff 11

Chelsea is currently 11th in the Premier League with 39 points.

In the last 27 games, it has won 11 times, drawn 6 times, and lost 10 times. In its last match, Chelsea won 3-2 against Newcastle United.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 47 goals and conceding 45.​

Chelsea will play the next match in Premier League against Burnley on Saturday 30th of March in London.​