Premier League clubs that could qualify for the Champions League based on 'sporting merit'

UEFA executive committee meeting on Thursday determined that qualification in next season's Champions League will only be on sporting merit hinting at a points-per-game metric. Earlier reports suggested UEFA could use club coefficients for Champions League qualification next season, however, recent reports suggest UEFA is considering  current season as deciding factor for qualification. Here's a look at how new UEFA sporting merit rule could impact Premier League clubs and who qualifies for Champions League next season from England after UEFA sporting merit rule is put in place. 

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Coronavirus pandemic: Which Premier League teams will qualify for Champions League?

Premier League leaders Liverpool and rest of top four including Manchester City, Leicester City, and Chelsea will qualify for Champions League. Manchester United and Sheffield United will take Europa League slots. Wolves will finish seventh in Premier League table and could qualify for Europa League if FA Cup is cancelled. Arsenal will leapfrog Tottenham in Premier League table and it would be first time Gunners finish above ir rth London rivals in four years. However, both rth London clubs would fail to qualify for European competition next season. 

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Coronavirus pandemic: How will Manchester City's ban affect Premier League qualification?

Manchester City are currently second in Premier League table and will qualify for Champions League next season if ir appeal is accepted by Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). However, if Man City are banned from taking part in next season's Champions League, arch-rivals Manchester United will qualify for competition courtesy of being fifth in Premier League table. Wolves will qualify for Europa League irrespective of outcome of  FA Cup. If FA Cup is cancelled and Manchester City are banned by UEFA, Arsenal will qualify for Europa League as per current standings.  

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