Currently there are automatic spots for three English clubs, with a fourth having to qualify through a play-off, as Manchester City did this week after finishing fourth in the Premier League last term.<\/p>\n
It is understood a revamp will see the top four nations in UEFA’s rankings for club competitions – currently Spain, Germany, England and Italy – each get guaranteed places for the teams finishing in the top four in those leagues.<\/p>\n
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An announcement on the matter is expected from European football’s governing body Today, with a series of meetings having taken place on Yesterday after several months of UEFA consultations with stakeholders.<\/p>\n
It comes at a time when the threat of a breakaway European Super League has appeared considerable.<\/p>\n
Five of the English game’s established powers – Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool – denied they were involved in discussions for such a tournament earlier this year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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