While Arsenal and Manchester City slug it out for the Premier League title, the contest for the remaining Champions League places is coming to the boil - with five sides battling for potentially three remaining spots. Fifth place in the Premier League is virtually certain to bring Champions League qualification because of England's commanding lead in the Uefa coefficent table. Manchester United have leapfrogged Aston Villa to claim third, with Liverpool and Chelsea are tucked in behind. Surprise packages Brentford are seventh and are dreaming not just of Europe, but of the Champions League. BBC Sport assesses the runners and riders bidding to join Arsenal and Manchester City in qualifying for European club football's most lucrative competition.

Source: BBC March 02, 2026 21:08 UTC