The Premier League is poised to send a record five clubs to the UEFA Champions League for the 2025–26 season, thanks to its stellar performance in European competitions this year. With just two league games remaining, the fight for those final UCL spots is heating up—with six teams still in contention and drama guaranteed until the final whistle.
Liverpool have already secured their place, while Arsenal, currently sitting on 67 points and playing Liverpool, need just three more to mathematically guarantee their qualification. With their consistency this season, it’s all but certain they’ll return to Europe’s top tier.
Guaranteed European football is now confirmed for all clubs in the current top seven, but the scramble for the final three Champions League places is fierce.
Manchester City’s unexpected draw against last-place Southampton has put their top-five finish in jeopardy, while Aston Villa seized the moment with a gritty 1-0 away win at Bournemouth.
On Sunday, Newcastle’s pivotal home victory over Chelsea gave them a vital edge, while Nottingham Forest lost ground after a frustrating 2-2 home draw with already-relegated Leicester City.
Final Day Showdown Looms
All eyes are now on the final day of the season, when Chelsea visit Nottingham Forest in what could become a winner-takes-all clash for a Champions League spot.
Europa League Twist
Adding even more intrigue, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur face off in the Europa League final on May 21. The winner will be handed a Champions League ticket, potentially bumping the total Premier League representation to six clubs in the UCL and nine in Europe overall—an unprecedented haul for English football.
As the campaign nears its dramatic climax, every point and every goal could make or break a club’s European dream.
