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Liverpool ended up winning all their group games and, based on those figures, have already recouped an impressive £36m in bonus fees from the Champions League.

Tottenham have missed out on that kind of money for the past two seasons now and a third could spell further trouble in the transfer market.

This week may prove pivotal in building up some momentum to catch Arsenal with Tottenham facing rivals United at the weekend.

That is then followed by a midweek trip to Brighton before the host West Ham ahead of the international break.

Wins against United and West Ham could see Tottenham move clear of both clubs in the battle for a top-four finish with north London rivals Arsenal the only obstacle left.

Arsenal also have to play United and West Ham later this season with the race for the Champions League places potentially going into the final round of matches.