Arsenal secured the Premier League a fifth Champions League place, but there could be six or sevenAs many as six or seven Premier League clubs could secure spots in next season's Champions League, with England now guaranteed at least five places in the league phase. That victory in Lisbon confirmed UEFA will hand the Premier League an additional place in next year's league phase, benefitting from an EPS for the second successive season. Nevertheless, England could still have a maximum of seven sides in the Champions League next term - one more than the six that participated this season. Furthermore, an English club winning the Champions League could also influence the Premier League's allocation. Even if seventh place does not secure Champions League qualification, all those clubs will be targeting a spot in one of UEFA's competitions.

Source: Express April 08, 2026 11:16 UTC