Jurgen Klopp will be anxious to prevent Liverpool’s failure to qualify for the Champions League from happening again this year. As much as Liverpool fans may enjoy their midweek trips to specialized regions of the continent, a return to the big time is a huge priority this season. Last season marked the first time under Jurgen Klopp that Liverpool failed to qualify for Champions League football.
Fortunately, following a disappointing Premier League campaign last year, Liverpool appears to be back on track. The team has eight games under its belt and is currently fourth in the league, showing plenty of promise. However, the Premier League’s top division appears to be more competitive than ever. The current top two teams are Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, with Manchester City as the clear favorite and Newcastle United, Brighton, and Aston Villa rounding out the top five. Because the Premier League will likely have the opportunity to send an additional team to the group stage next season, it is poignant to note upcoming changes to Champions League qualification. The best “coefficient” leagues on the continent will determine all of this. Football fans will be familiar with this concept from how the group stage pots of the competition are determined; if the Premier League is ranked among the top two leagues in Europe, an additional spot will be awarded.
The Premier League’s fifth-place team would receive this after that. Although it’s not a guarantee, the Premier League has only failed to be ranked among the top two European leagues once in the previous seven seasons. In 2019–20, La Liga and the Bundesliga won the championship. Here’s how it’s turned out recently. The Premier League will probably learn its fate as results start to come in in March, but it might not be decided until the very last minute. West Ham, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Brighton, Aston Villa, and Chelsea all appear destined to compete for European spots, so a group of top-tier clubs will be keeping a close eye on the situation.
