Newcastle United could be set to benefit from a new change to the UEFA Champions League from 2024 onwards - but they'll need help from Manchester City and other Premier League heavyweights along the way.
UEFA have confirmed the number of clubs competing in the Champions League will increase from 32 to 36 in two years time. Teams that qualify for the tournament will be guaranteed at least eight games in a “Swiss league” system amid a shake up to the group stage.
There had been initial plans to award qualification based on a team’s coefficient, handing underachieving historic clubs a route into Europe's premier competition. Instead, two extra places will now go to the highest performing countries in UEFA competitions each season.
