The Opta supercomputer has revealed the Premier League team most in danger of failing to qualify for the Champions League after the race for the top five took another twist. And Opta's supercomputer has produced 10,000 simulations of how the top five will finish at the end of a fascinating Premier League season. Aston Villa have an 80 per cent chance of securing a Champions League place ahead of Man United at 76.2 per cent - despite their recent struggles under Unai Emery. Villa have another avenue to European football's premier competition as they will seal a Champions League spot if they win the Europa League. Chelsea and Liverpool will also qualify should either of them win this season's Champions League.

Source: Daily Mail March 06, 2026 00:28 UTC