After an intense final day in the English Premier League, here’s how the dust settled as teams secured their spots in European competitions for the 2025–26 season.
The 2024–25 EPL campaign wrapped up in dramatic fashion, with last-minute goals, shocking upsets, and emotional farewells shaping the final standings.
Now that the season has concluded, here are the English clubs that will represent the Premier League in Europe next season:
Champions League
Six EPL teams will compete in the UEFA Champions League—five through league position, and one by winning a European trophy.
- Liverpool – Arne Slot’s side lifted the Premier League trophy after a commanding season, sealing a return to Europe’s top tier.
- Arsenal – Mikel Arteta’s men clinched second place with a solid late-season push.
- Manchester City – Pep Guardiola’s side ended third after a mixed campaign, sealing qualification with a win over Fulham.
- Chelsea – Enzo Maresca guided the Blues to fourth with a crucial win against Nottingham Forest.
- Newcastle United – Despite a final-day loss, the Magpies edged Aston Villa to fifth on goal difference.
- Tottenham Hotspur – Won the UEFA Europa League, earning a Champions League spot regardless of their league finish.
Europa League
- Crystal Palace – The Eagles stunned the football world by winning the FA Cup, earning a historic place in the Europa League.
- Aston Villa – Finished sixth in the league. After falling short of another Champions League run, they’ll compete in the Europa League.
Conference League
- Nottingham Forest – Though they missed out on the Champions League, Forest capped a strong season by qualifying for the Conference League—a return to European football they haven’t seen in decades.
