Sundiata Post – The Premier League is in danger of missing out on one extra Champions League spot for next season.
This follows the early elimination of Manchester United and Newcastle United this campaign.
Both teams finished bottom of their groups and are out of Europe entirely.
From next season, the Champions League will be expanded to 36 teams, and two European leagues will be rewarded with extra places.
That means the team that finishes fifth in the Premier League this season could automatically qualify for the Champions League.
However, UEFA determines which two leagues will benefit from the additional places by its association coefficient rankings. This is based on the results of all European clubs in UEFA competitions.
