Thanks to soaring financial power over the past two decades, the Premier League has grown into a dominant force in European competition. While England’s top sides still fight hard for continental trophies, the league’s depth has become its standout feature.

Clubs like Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, and other elite teams have often matched up well against Europe’s giants from UEFA’s top leagues. However, it is the league’s ability to send multiple clubs into European tournaments and perform at all levels that makes it a true powerhouse. As more English teams succeed on the European stage, the Premier League continues to earn more qualifying spots across UEFA competitions—and the 2025/26 season is no exception.

Below is a look at which Premier League clubs are chasing Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League qualification, along with potential scenarios that could maximize the number of English teams in next season’s European tournaments.

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Which Premier League Teams Have Qualified for Europe?

As of now, the following teams are positioned to qualify for European football in 2026/27 (teams in bold are guaranteed a place in that competition):

• UEFA Champions League: Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Aston Villa
• UEFA Europa League: Bournemouth, 2026 FA Cup winners (Manchester City or Chelsea)
• UEFA Conference League: Brighton

Arsenal and Manchester City have long secured a top-five finish, guaranteeing Champions League football next season. Manchester United confirmed their spot with a win over Liverpool in early May. Arne Slot’s side needs one win from their final two games to be certain, while four more points will mathematically secure Aston Villa’s place.

Tracking the Race for Europe in the 2024/25 Premier League

Here is a breakdown of the Premier League teams still in contention for European qualification in 2025/26. Rankings and standings are updated after Brentford vs. Man City on May 9.

Champions League

• 1. Arsenal – 35 GP, 76 Pts (23-7-5, +41 GD)
• 2. Man City – 35 GP, 74 Pts (22-8-5, +40 GD)
• 3. Man United – 36 GP, 65 Pts (18-11-7, +15 GD)
• 4. Liverpool – 36 GP, 59 Pts (17-8-11, +12 GD)
• 5. Aston Villa – 35 GP, 58 Pts (17-7-11, +4 GD)

Europa League

• 6. Bournemouth – 36 GP, 55 Pts (13-16-7, +4 GD)

Conference League

• 7. Brighton – 36 GP, 53 Pts (14-11-11, +10 GD)

Outside the Qualifying Positions — In the Hunt

• 8. Brentford – 36 GP, 50 Pts (13-11-12, +4 GD)
• 9. Chelsea – 36 GP, 48 Pts (13-10-13, +6 GD)
• 10. Everton – 35 GP, 48 Pts (13-9-13, 0 GD)
• 11. Fulham – 36 GP, 48 Pts (14-6-16, -6 GD)
• 12. Sunderland – 36 GP, 48 Pts (12-12-12, -9 GD)

How the Premier League’s European Qualifying Places Can Change

Several factors can still alter how the Premier League distributes its European spots as the season winds down. With two full matchweeks remaining and the FA Cup final yet to be played, many scenarios remain possible. Here is a look at what has already been decided so far and what could shift in the coming weeks.