Why the Premier League is likely to earn an extra Champions League spot - and how there could be seven English clubs in next year's competition.
In years gone by, the 'race for the top four' in the Premier League has been a byword for Champions League qualification.
For example, if the Premier League had 100 points, that would be split by the number of teams playing in Europe and give England a coefficient of 14.28. Those spots are awarded to the teams which finish in the first position below the Champions League allocation in those leagues. Third-placed Nottingham Forest are having a sensational season and Opta predictions give them a 44% chance of finishing in the top four.Opta gives Newcastle a 27% chance of finishing in the top four and 45% in the top five, with Bournemouth at 13% and 26% respectively.
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