Story byAndy EdwardsWed, January 21, 2026 at 5:29 AM UTC·2 min readDespite their ongoing struggles in the Premier League, Liverpool will be in prime position to secure a top-eight finish in the UEFA Champions League if they can beat Marseille on Wednesday. MORE — Latest Champions League tableAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Reds have drawn four straight domestically and sit 4th in the table, 14 points behind leaders Arsenal, but a win in France would put Arne Slot's side on 15 points and 6th place at worst, with one game left to play. Finishing 8th or better would see Liverpool advance directly to the round of 16 and bypass the playoff round. Mohamed Salah has returned from the Africa Cup of Nations and Slot hinted he would go right back in the starting lineup, while also insisting their relationship is "as normal as it's always been" following the Egyptian superstar’s explosive interview last month. Marseille (16th - 9 points) are well on their way to reaching the knockout rounds of the Champions League for the first time since 2012.