The 2024–25 English Premier League (EPL) season came to a thrilling close with dramatic finishes, last-gasp goals, and emotional moments across stadiums.
Following the final whistle, the European picture for the 2025–26 campaign is now complete, with clubs earning their spots based on league standings and cup triumphs.
Here’s the final breakdown of English teams heading into European competitions next season:
UEFA Champions League (6 Teams)
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Six Premier League clubs will compete in Europe’s top-tier competition, with five qualifying through their league positions and one via a European title win.
Liverpool – Crowned Premier League champions under new manager Arne Slot, the Reds return to the Champions League as England’s top side.
Arsenal – Mikel Arteta’s side finished runners-up after another strong domestic campaign.
Manchester City – Pep Guardiola’s men overcame a rocky season to clinch third on the final day.
Chelsea – A resurgence under Enzo Maresca saw the Blues finish fourth, earning a return to Europe’s elite.
Newcastle United – Despite a final-day loss, the Magpies secured fifth on goal difference.
Tottenham Hotspur – Spurs missed out on a top-five finish but qualified by winning the UEFA Europa League.
UEFA Europa League (2 Teams)
Crystal Palace – In a fairytale finish, Palace lifted the FA Cup and earned a Europa League ticket in the process.
Aston Villa – Unai Emery’s men dropped from last year’s Champions League but will compete in the Europa League after finishing sixth.
UEFA Conference League (1 Team)
Nottingham Forest – In a surprising twist, Forest claimed the final European spot. Though a Champions League dream eluded them, they return to continental competition via the Conference League.
With England sending a record number of teams into European competitions next season, anticipation is already building for another year of thrilling continental football.
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