UEFA Europa Conference League - Alkmaar, Legia and Zrinjski

[algy]

From what I read on this thread a week or two ago, I believe there are scenarios where 5th qualifies.

There are, but only if that side wins the Champions League or Europa League. You can't qualify via the league in 5th place, lowest position is 4th.


4th place qualifies in all except the strangest of circumstances - where the Champions League & Europa League winner both come from the same country, and both finish outside the top 4.

[Risso]

A maximum of five English clubs can enter the Champions League. If Chelsea say, were to win the Champions League and they finish outside of the top 4, then they qualify, as do the top four, giving five Englisy teams in the CL. UNLESS another English club (eg Man U) win the Europa League and also finish outside of the top 4. In this instance, with two English teams winning the Champions League AND Europa League, and both finishing outside the top 4, then the team finishing 4th drops into the Europa League.

There's no situation where the 5th placed team can qualify for the Champions League.

[jwarry]

Why are we talking about 5Th?

[Brazilian Villain]

5th is realistic now. We're 3pts behind and we have to play Spurs. But they'll probably drop points regardless of if we beat them or not.

I wouldn't rule out top 4 just yet. Stranger things have happened than a 6 point swing in our favour over 7 games. Might be too far but I believe in Emery and the team to give it their best shot.

Still a massive, massive ask but if we win our 2 next two, Yanited might well be getting a bit twitchy by the time we play them.

[SoccerHQ]

Why are we talking about 5Th?

Spurs ran out of luck and reverted to type, what a hilarious ending to that match.

I think Spurs could lose all their away games left. If they don't beat Man. United maximum points haul is 60 points (and beating Palace and Brentford at home is far from a given).

We can finish above Spurs and so can Brighton.

[Beard82]

I do still think it will end up being a stretch to far - but I’m loving having the hope - and think will set us up really well for next season and help us keep the likes of Dougie and Emi.  We’re a joy to watch and that’s all I can ask. 

Would be amazing if we could get top 7 - but for me I the biggest positive is we have finally worked out how to progress - employ the best possible manager we can convince.  I think it’s shown how much else we have done right - the squad we have assembled is actually good - and the signings not as bad as we feared - combined with enjoying the A Ramsey and Archer on loan - I think we can see that we’re heading in the right direction

Keep backing Unai and success will come sooner or later

[ADVILLAFAN]

Keep on winning and you never know.

Would be nice time finally beat Brentford.

[Dave]

Keep on winning and you never know.

Would be nice time finally beat Brentford.

Didn't we smash them last time we played them?

[Brazilian Villain]

Keep on winning and you never know.

Would be nice time finally beat Brentford.

Didn't we smash them last time we played them?

I just assumed he meant at Brentford.

[Beard82]

Keep on winning and you never know.

Would be nice time finally beat Brentford.

Yeah 100% - I’m loving the ride - just looking at it from the perspective of it would be an unreal achievement, and not to get too hung up on it. 

[not3bad]

Keep on winning and you never know.

Would be nice time finally beat Brentford.

Didn't we smash them last time we played them?

I just assumed he meant at Brentford.

That would be fantastic though I'd regret not living in Ealing any more.

[IFWaters]

Beating Brentford and Fulham in the next two would completely knock them out of contention for Europa spots and heap pressure on teams around us. Think Spurs will fall out of contention, no manager , rudderless and fans on their back. Think Brighton might pass us with games in hand and Man Utd have FA Cup and Europa League distractions.

[Flamingo Lane]

If we were to finish above Brighton, say in 5th or 6th position, could Brighton winning the FA Cup be a bad thing for us?

[bob]

Why are we talking about 5Th?

Amen brother

[hipkiss92]

If we were to finish above Brighton, say in 5th or 6th position, could Brighton winning the FA Cup be a bad thing for us?

No, unless Man U also drop put of the top 5. Currently top 6 will get Europe, assuming Man U finish in top 5, their ECL plave from winning the Lague Cup goes to 6th place.

Brighton would have to finish 8th, win the cup and us finish 7th for us to miss out that route.