West Ham vs Freiburg had been billed as worth a point swing in the coefficient for either England or Germany, with just 0.875 separating the two countries at the start of the week.

Fifth spot in England’s top flight is now expected to yield a Champions League place, with the likes of United, Tottenham and West Ham themselves vying for that position.

Confirmation at the end of the season would ensure that two Europa League places would go to the FA Cup winners if they had not qualified for the Champions League, and the sixth-placed team. Or the sixth and seventh teams, if the FA Cup winners have reached the Champions League.