Manchester Utd and Spurs’ Europa League wins open door for never-before-seen scenario for the Premier League

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Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are officially set to clash in the Europa League final later this month, opening the door to an unprecedented scenario in the Premier League for next season.

United booked their spot after a commanding 7-1 aggregate victory over Athletic Club, while Spurs overcame Bodo/Glimt with a 5-1 win to set up an all-English final in Bilbao on Wednesday, 21 May 2025.

Champions League Qualification at Stake

Both teams have had lacklustre domestic seasons but now have a golden chance to not only lift silverware but also secure a coveted spot in next season’s Champions League.

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With England recently granted an extra Champions League place through the European Performance Spots (EPS)—thanks to Arsenal’s triumph over Real Madrid—the top four is now effectively a top five.

However, with United and Spurs facing off in the Europa League final, the Premier League is now poised to send a record six teams into next season’s Champions League—a feat that has never happened before.

Six Premier League Teams Headed to Europe’s Top Competition

As it stands with three league games remaining, the following teams are set for Champions League football next season:

  • Liverpool
  • Arsenal
  • Manchester City
  • Newcastle
  • Chelsea
  • Manchester United or Spurs (Europa League winners)
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Europa League and Conference League Permutations

Currently, sixth place—occupied by Nottingham Forest—is set to earn a Europa League spot.

However, the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Crystal Palace will be crucial.

  • If Palace win, they take the Europa League spot.
  • If City win, the place passes down to the seventh-placed Premier League team.

Newcastle, who qualified for the Conference League by winning the Carabao Cup against Liverpool, adds another layer of complexity. Should both Newcastle and City finish inside the top seven, the team finishing eighth (currently Bournemouth) will secure a spot in Europe’s third-tier competition.

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Up to Ten English Clubs Could Play in Europe Next Season

While eight teams are already guaranteed European football, other factors—like Chelsea’s pursuit of the Conference League—mean there could be as many as nine or ten Premier League teams in Europe next season.

If the Blues win their final on 28 May but end up outside the European spots domestically, they could still secure a place, adding further intrigue.

Final Preparations & Prize Money

Both United and Spurs will have equal preparation time, with Ange Postecoglou’s side set to face Aston Villa on the same night as Chelsea vs United on Friday, 16 May.

The Europa League final winner will pocket £10.95 million, while the runner-up will receive £5.90 million.

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    Abraham Kofi Amudzegbe is a Level 300 Nursing student at the University
    of Ghana, Legon, an author, student leader, and youth advocate with a
    strong passion for public service, leadership, and student empowerment.
    Through his writing, he explores topics related to education, youth
    development, leadership, health, and social impact, contributing
    meaningful perspectives on issues that affect students and young people.

    As an author at Insight Ghana, Abraham leverages his strong communication
    and research skills to produce informative and thought-provoking content.
    His work reflects a commitment to advocacy, public engagement, and
    fostering conversations that inspire positive change within society.

    Abraham currently serves in several leadership capacities, including
    Vice President of the Volta Region Students Association (VORSA Legon),
    Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University of Ghana Nursing and
    Midwifery Students Association (UGHANMSA), Deputy Head of the Business
    and Political Chamber of PENSA Legon, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of
    the Oti Region Students Association (ORSA), and a Member of the
    University of Ghana Parliament House.

    Over the years, he has led and supported numerous student-centered
    initiatives, including academic tutorials, mentorship programmes,
    welfare interventions, and advocacy campaigns aimed at improving the
    student experience and promoting collective growth.

    As an aspiring President of the University of Ghana Students'
    Representative Council (UGSRC) for the 2026/2027 academic year,
    Abraham seeks to champion a vision centered on student welfare,
    accountability, inclusiveness, innovation, and effective representation.

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Abraham kofi Amudzegbe
Abraham kofi Amudzegbe

Abraham Kofi Amudzegbe is a Level 300 Nursing student at the University of Ghana, Legon, an author, student leader, and youth advocate with a strong passion for public service, leadership, and student empowerment. Through his writing, he explores topics related to education, youth development, leadership, health, and social impact, contributing meaningful perspectives on issues that affect students and young people.

As an author at Insight Ghana, Abraham leverages his strong communication and research skills to produce informative and thought-provoking content. His work reflects a commitment to advocacy, public engagement, and fostering conversations that inspire positive change within society.

Abraham currently serves in several leadership capacities, including Vice President of the Volta Region Students Association (VORSA Legon), Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University of Ghana Nursing and Midwifery Students Association (UGHANMSA), Deputy Head of the Business and Political Chamber of PENSA Legon, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Oti Region Students Association (ORSA), and a Member of the University of Ghana Parliament House.

Over the years, he has led and supported numerous student-centered initiatives, including academic tutorials, mentorship programmes, welfare interventions, and advocacy campaigns aimed at improving the student experience and promoting collective growth.

As an aspiring President of the University of Ghana Students' Representative Council (UGSRC) for the 2026/2027 academic year, Abraham seeks to champion a vision centered on student welfare, accountability, inclusiveness, innovation, and effective representation.