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Manchester United join Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester City in next year's Champions League... but how will England's five sides fare against Europe's best?

Five Premier League sides will compete in next season's Champions League after Manchester United's Europa League victory over Ajax in Stockholm on Wednesday ensured their qualification.

Despite failing to finish in the top four in the Premier League, Jose Mourinho's side will compete in Europe's elite competition alongside Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham.

But how will each side fare against the cream of the continent? Sportsmaill assesses their route to the Champions League, the state of their squads, who they could face and how far each will go.

Manchester United beat Ajax 2-0 in Stockholm on Wednesday to win the Europa League
Manchester United beat Ajax 2-0 in Stockholm on Wednesday to win the Europa League

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How they got there:

Comfortably won the Premier League.