Premier League: How sixth can qualify for the Champions League
The Premier League can have six teams in next season's Champions League under specific circumstances involving Aston Villa's performance. If Villa finish outside the top four but win the Europa League, the additional Champions League spot would go to the sixth-placed Premier League team. Currently, Bournemouth holds sixth place, but Brighton, Brentford, Chelsea, and Everton are still in contention.
- ▪The Premier League has five guaranteed Champions League spots, four from league position and one from the European Performance Spots (EPS).
- ▪If Aston Villa finish fourth and win the Europa League, the Europa League winner's Champions League spot goes to the team with the best UEFA coefficient, currently Sporting Lisbon.
- ▪If Aston Villa finish fifth or lower and win the Europa League, the Champions League place goes to the sixth-placed Premier League team.
- ▪Bournemouth currently occupies sixth place, but Brighton, Brentford, Chelsea, and Everton could still finish there.
- ▪For Villa to drop to fifth, they must lose to Manchester City and Liverpool must beat Brentford on the final matchday.
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