A joint-record nine Premier League clubs have earned European berths for 2026-27. Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Liverpool will compete in the UEFA Champions League, while Bournemouth, Sunderland, and Crystal Palace enter the UEFA Europa League. Brighton qualified for the Conference League.
Rule changes to watch
Referees will apply a revised approach to hair-pulling offences from next season. Following three red cards — all issued via VAR review — in 2025-26, dismissals will no longer be automatic. Officials will now look for a
