The Premier League is closing in on confirming a historic fifth Champions League berth for next season following another remarkable week in Europe. Of the eight English clubs in action across the two European competitions, only Newcastle slipped up, holding PSG to a draw at the Parc des Princes.
Five of England’s six sides have already secured automatic qualification for the last 16, boosting the Premier League’s points in the UEFA coefficient table. Aston Villa’s thrilling comeback against Salzburg and Nottingham Forest securing home advantage in the play-off round added even more points to England’s tally.
After the league stages across all three European competitions, England sits on an impressive 20.958 points, over four points clear of second-placed Portugal and well ahead of Germany on 16.214. Across 70 matches, English teams have won 47, with Arsenal perfect in the group stages and Liverpool and Spurs also shining in the Champions League top four.
Spanish teams, by contrast, have struggled, winning just 29 games while losing 24. Germany, Italy, and France trail behind as England asserts its dominance across Europe. If Premier League clubs continue their march through the knock-out stages, the fifth Champions League spot could be secured even before the quarter-finals.
Last season, Newcastle finished fifth to claim the traditional Champions League spot, joining Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City, and Chelsea. Tottenham later became the sixth English team in Europe’s elite competition after winning the Europa League, highlighting the depth and quality of English football.
With momentum firmly on their side, England’s clubs are making a strong case for an unprecedented fifth Champions League place next season, cementing the Premier League’s status as Europe’s dominant force.