If Chelsea win the Europa Conference League and then finish 7th in the Premier League or The Blues finish 6th, while Newcastle finish 7th, then 8th place in the Premier League will qualify for the European Cup next season.
Currently, that is Brighton, with Brentford right behind them in the rankings. Bournemouth have run out of opportunities to compete after losing to Manchester City. Brighton's victory over Liverpool also ended Fulham's hopes.
What Brighton and Brentford have to hope for now is Chelsea's defeat this Sunday. In addition, there is Aston Villa's victory or draw against Manchester United. Of course, the necessary condition is that The Blues win the Europa Conference League next week.
In that scenario, Chelsea will participate in the Europa League as the Europa Conference League champions. Meanwhile, Newcastle will participate in the Europa League through a position in the Premier League. This means their Europa Conference League spot will be awarded to another team.
If this scenario happens, the Premier League will have 10 teams participating in the European Cup next season.
Which team can finish 8th?
Now, the battle for 8th place in the Premier League is taking place between Brighton (ranked 8th, 58 points, goal difference +4) and Brentford (ranked 9th, 55 points, goal difference +9).
1 point against Tottenham in the closing round will be enough for Brighton to finish 8th. Brentford can only overcome if Brighton lose and the "Bees" win against Wolves.
Brentford have never qualified for the European Cup before and 8th place will also be their best achievement in Premier League history.
How many Premier League teams will qualify for the Champions League?
Thanks to England's UEFA points coefficient this season and Tottenham - Man United's advance to the Europa League final, 6 Premier League teams will play in the Champions League next season. Including the top 5 teams in the Premier League rankings and the Europa League champion.
Until the Europa League final took place, only Liverpool and Arsenal were sure to participate in the Champions League.
Which Premier League team will qualify for the Europa League?
The FA Cup winner and 6th in the Premier League will qualify for the Europa League.
That means Crystal Palace are sure to qualify for next season's Europa League, thanks to a win over Man City at Wembley.
On the day of the draw, Man City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Villa and Nottingham Forest could all finish in 6th place.
If Chelsea win the Europa Conference League, they will qualify for the Europa League. However, they can only achieve that position if they do not make it into the top 5 of the Premier League - a ranking that will help The Blues qualify for the Champions League.
Which Premier League team will qualify for the Conference League?
Newcastle have secured a place in the Conference League play-off round after winning the Carabao Cup.
Of course, they are in the top 5 of the Premier League and are hoping to qualify for the Champions League or Europa League through their bottom spot in the rankings.
If Newcastle finishes in the top 6, their place in the Conference League play-off will be transferred to the 7th place team. Currently, it is Nottingham Forest.
