The UEFA coefficient points system is still in its early stages but Premier League clubs have been handed a boost after a strong start to the Champions League campaign.
Last season saw Italy and Germany gain an additional Champions League spot for their clubs, thanks to the expanded format of Europe's premier competition. Atalanta triumphed in the Europa League, while Fiorentina made it to the Conference League final.
Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen also reached the finals of the Champions League and Europa League respectively. But who will secure the extra spots this time?
Mohamed Salah right with Liverpool response as Virgil van Dijk issues demand Virgil van Dijk details Liverpool meeting after Wolves and what needs to improve under Arne Slot The two additional places are determined by UEFA's coefficient rankings, with clubs earning points for their association based on their performance in European competitions
All four of England's representatives in this year's Champions League emerged victorious on Tuesday and Wednesday night. Liverpool saw off Bologna at Anfield thanks to goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Arne Slot, Arsenal defeated PSG, Man City overcame Slovan Bratislava and Aston Villa secured a famous win over Bayern Munich.
Each club earns specific ranking points for victories, draws, and progression in the European competitions, which accumulate to give associations overall ranking points. The two associations with the highest average points at the end of the season earn the extra spots for their leagues.
Points are awarded as follows:.
- 2 All victories in the group stage (Champions League, Europa League, Conference League).
- 1 All triumphs in qualifying and play-off matches (Champions League, Europa League, Conference League).
- 1 All draws from the group stage (Champions League, Europa League, Conference League).
- 0.5 All stalemates in qualifying and play-off matches (Champions League, Europa League, Conference League).
- 4 Champions League group stage bonus participation.
- 4 Champions League Round of 16 bonus participation.
- 4 Europa League group winners.
- 2 Europa League group runners-up.
- 2 Conference League group winners.
- 1 Conference League group runners-up.
- 1 Each round clubs reach from the round of 16 (Champions League, Europa League).
- 1 Each round clubs reach from the semi-finals (Conference League).
The total number of points is then divided by the number of teams competing in European competition that season. With seven teams in Europe this season, compared to Italy's eight and Germany's eight, the Premier League could be in a good position come the end of the season.
The wins for all four clubs in the Champions League this week leave England with a total of 18 points so far in European competition. That is the third-best haul of any country so far.
That number is then divided by seven - the number of teams from the Premier League in Europe this season - to give England an average of 2.571 points.
The current standing places them 19th on the list of associations, a significant distance from the top two positions needed to secure a fifth Champions League spot, with Czechia leading the pack boasting a 5.300 average.
However, it's worth noting that only Portugal and Belgium, out of all the countries ranked above England, still have all their teams competing in European tournaments. And with only five representatives each compared to England's seven, England has more chances to accumulate points as the season progresses.
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