Premier League schedule opens final race for three teams vying for UCL tickets, with a "dark horse" still hopeful to break through.
On 11 May 2026, the Premier League 2025-26 schedule for the season's final phase was released, showing three teams still contesting the last two UEFA Champions League spots beyond Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United who have already secured qualification.
1. Arsenal (36 matches) 79 points *Qualified for UCL
2. Manchester City (35 matches) 74 points *Qualified for UCL
3. Manchester United (36 matches) 65 points *Qualified for UCL
4. Liverpool (36 matches) 59 points (Goal difference +12)
5. Aston Villa (36 matches) 59 points (+4)
6. Bournemouth (36 matches) 55 points
7. Brighton (36 matches) 53 points
Currently, England has gained an additional UCL spot through UEFA's European Performance Spot (EPS) coefficient, beyond the league's standard top 4 qualification slots.
Looking at the latest Premier League standings, it appears only three teams remain in the hunt for the top 5 positions to claim the final two UCL tickets, with Liverpool and Aston Villa having the strongest chances.
However, Bournemouth, the dark horse unbeaten in 16 consecutive league matches, still has a chance to break in, especially since Liverpool and Aston Villa will play each other, potentially affecting their points.
4th Place: Liverpool
15 May 2026 (Away) vs Aston Villa
24 May 2026 (Home) vs Brentford
5th Place: Aston Villa
15 May 2026 (Home) vs Liverpool
24 May 2026 (Away) vs Manchester City
6th Place: Bournemouth
19 May 2026 (Home) vs Manchester City
24 May 2026 (Away) vs Nottingham Forest
