Liverpool & Chelsea handed lifeline after dramatic Champions League twist | OneFootball

Liverpool and Chelsea are currently fighting for a place in the UEFA Champions League next season, and they have been handed a huge boost.

According to a report from the BBC, the Premier League has now secured a fifth Champions League spot for the upcoming campaign. Arsenal picked up a 1-0 win over Sporting CP in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final, and that has helped secure the fifth spot for English clubs in the Champions League next season.

Additional Champions League spot for English teams

The additional place is awarded to two leagues with the best overall performances across three European campaigns, and the Premier League has now clinched the additional spot through their impressive performances.

Apart from the Premier League, it seems that La Liga could also be an extra spot ahead of Germany and Portugal.

It remains to be seen whether Chelsea or Liverpool can secure a top-five finish now. Both teams have been quite inconsistent in recent months, and they will need to raise their performance levels in order to secure Champions League football for the upcoming campaign.

Can Liverpool or Chelsea seal Champions League qualification?

Missing out on the premier European competition would be a disastrous blow financially. They would also struggle to attract top-quality players without Champions League football next season.

Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United are more or less nailed on to finish in the top three this season. Securing a top-four finish would have been a challenge for Liverpool and Chelsea, especially given Aston Villa’s performance this season. The additional Champions League spot certainly makes it easier for Liverpool and Chelsea to secure a place in next season’s Champions League.