The Premier League will have at least five teams in the Champions League next season after securing a European Performance Spot for the second straight year. Fifth spot in the Premier League this season is now guaranteed to play in the Champions League, after Newcastle United benefited in the 2024-25 campaign. If Aston Villa, who are fourth on 54 points, win the Europa League and finish outside the top four, the Premier League would have six teams in the Champions League. The same logic applies to Liverpool, who face Paris St-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday. Just like last season, that would create a sixth team in the Champions League for the Premier League too.

Source: BBC April 07, 2026 21:01 UTC