11 Premier League clubs could qualify for Europe – This is how | OneFootball

It is now possible that 11 Premier League clubs could be playing in European competitions next season.

This scenario has came about due to two things.

Firstly, the recent changes to and expansion of the three European competitions.

Secondly, the performances of the various Premier League clubs, both domestically and in Europe.

We now know the three clubs that have been relegated.

Now there is a possibility that as many as 11 of the other 17 Premier League clubs could qualify for Europe.

How many teams could qualify for the Champions League?

Depending on how things pan out this season there will be between eight and 11 teams from the Premier League taking part in Europe next season.

A minimum of five of those will be in the Champions League, which is higher than the usual four because of England’s performance in Uefa’s coefficient rankings.

That number could rise to six should Arsenal win the Champions League and finish outside the top five – an unlikely prospect – or even seven if that happens and Manchester United or Tottenham win the Europa League.

How many teams could qualify for the Europa League?

The maximum number of Premier League teams who could be competing in the Europa League is three.

Two places will likely go to the team who finishes sixth and the FA Cup winners.

However, if the cup winners have already secured a European place it will then go to the next highest placed side that has not qualified for Europe.

A third place could be awarded if Chelsea win the Conference League and fail to qualify for the Champions League.

What about the Conference League?

There will be one Conference League place awarded to a Premier League team.

Currently, that will go to Carabao Cup winners Newcastle, but that could change if Eddie Howe’s side qualify for the Champions League or the Europa League.

As Newcastle currently sit inside the top four that looks likely.

There is realistic scenario where finishing ninth or 10th in the Premier League could earn you a spot in the Conference League.

How could 11 English teams be in Europe?

This could happen but it is highly improbable.

It would require Arsenal to win the Champions League, Manchester United or Tottenham to win the Europa League and Chelsea to lift the Conference League trophy, and all three winners to finish outside the top six.