The make-up of the Champions League and Europa League finals were confirmed on Thursday, with Manchester United and Arsenal experiencing differing emotions. So with Chelsea, Man City and Man United all reaching finals, how does that affect the picture for Champions League and Europa League qualification in the Premier League? The basics of qualification According to Uefa’s rules, there can only ever be a maximum of seven English teams split across the Champions League and Europa League. However, because they will be in the Champions League instead, their place will filter down the Premier League table. That is because, the rules state if a club wins the Champions League or Europa League and finishes in the top four, their qualification for the Champions League through their league position is not transferred to another team.

Source: Express May 07, 2021 08:37 UTC