The Premier League’s 2024/25 season is on fire — and the race for Champions League qualification is more dramatic than ever. Thanks to UEFA’s new coefficient-based format, five English teams will now qualify for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League. But who will claim those golden tickets?
In this deep dive, we break down where the top contenders stand. Liverpool and Arsenal have dominated all season, but can Newcastle United shock the world and secure a top-three finish? What’s going wrong at Manchester United and Manchester City—and can they turn it around in time? Will Tottenham or Aston Villa pull off a late surge and make history?
We’ll also take a closer look at the underdog stories brewing at clubs like Brighton, Brentford, and West Ham, and what’s really at stake financially for these teams.