Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have sealed an extra Champions League spot for the Premier League(Image: Getty Images)

Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea have received a significant boost in their chase for a Champions League spot, following confirmation that the Premier League will be granted FIVE places in next season's competition.

Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Sporting CP on Tuesday has secured an additional place for the Premier League, with the top five teams automatically qualifying for the 2026/27 Champions League.

Currently, this would mean Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool would secure Champions League football next season. Chelsea, currently in sixth place, are still in contention, while Brentford (seventh) and Everton (eighth) could also mount a late challenge.

Man Utd have been handed a huge boost(Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images)

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Prior to Arsenal's match against Sporting, the Premier League needed just one draw to secure the extra spot.

With Liverpool set to face Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, and Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace all playing on Thursday,...