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Why The Premier League Has Five Champions League Places in 2025-26

The Premier League will have an extra competitor next season in the UEFA Champions League. | News Images/IMAGO

The UEFA Champions League is still ongoing, but the Premier League teams received positive news regarding confirmation places for next season.

After Arsenal's historic 3-0 win over Real Madrid, the Premier League is confirmed to have five teams competing in the 2025-26 edition of the tournament. As such, fifth place in the league will qualify for the competition. The top four race in England's top flight just became a top five race and even more competitive.

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