Which Premier League clubs will qualify for the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League? - ESPN

26.04.2023 - 16:39 espn.com

The Premier League season is almost over, and the race for a place in Europe is reaching its climax. We take a look at who is in contention to qualify for the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League, how the FA Cup could affect it and what impact an English team winning a European trophy could have. — How VAR has affected every Premier League club This page will be updated through the remainder of the season as the permutations develop.

The maximum that can qualify from domestic performance in the Premier League — so either league position or by winning the FA Cup or Carabao Cup — is seven.

However, the places reserved for European titleholders are separate if a team does not qualify domestically. Therefore, it is technically possible, though unlikely, for the Premier League to have 10 teams in Europe — the seven domestic qualifiers plus the winners of the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League if they are outside the European places.

With West Ham United in the quarterfinals of the Europa Conference League and unable to finish in the European places in the Premier League, it is possible that eight English teams could take part next season.

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