Champions League qualification hangs in the balance as the Premier League season reaches its conclusion. With England securing one of two Elite Performance Spots, five Premier League clubs will feature in Europe's premier competition next season. Already confirmed are Arsenal, City, United, and Villa, though Aston Villa's Europa League final result could create unprecedented six-team English representation.

For a sixth English club to qualify, Villa would need to win the Europa League and finish fifth. Currently three points clear of Liverpool, Villa would need to lose at Manchester City while Liverpool beats Brentford to drop to fifth. Bournemouth needs just a point at Nottingham Forest for a top-six finish, while Brighton requires victory over United and a Bournemouth loss to secure sixth spot.

If Villa loses the Europa League final, only the top five English clubs will qualify for Champions League. Liverpool can secure fifth place with a draw against Brentford, though a defeat would see them miss out only if Bournemouth wins at Forest and overturns a six-goal goal difference deficit. The final day promises dramatic implications for European places.