"Bournemouth boosted their chances of playing in Europe for the first time in their history with a 1-0 win at Fulham on Saturday, while Brighton also remain on course to return to continental action. The Cherries, who finished 21st in League Two in 2008-09, are sixth in the table with two games left. That will be enough to earn a Champions League spot providing Aston Villa finish fifth and win their Europa League final encounter against Freiburg on 20 May."
"It means the Vitality Stadium, which has a capacity of around 11,200, could be welcoming sides like Paris St-Germain and Real Madrid next season. Brighton, meanwhile, are seventh on 53 points - two behind the Cherries and five adrift of Villa, after a comfortable 3-0 home win over relegated Wolves. The Seagulls reached the last 16 of the Europa League in 2023-24, defeating Ajax home and away, as well as Marseille."
"What will be enough for Europe? There could be up to nine Premier League clubs in Europe next season - six in the Champions League, two in the Europa League and one in the Conference League. The top five are guaranteed a place in Europe's most prestigious competition. As mentioned above, sixth will also secure a Champions League spot providing Aston Villa finish fifth and win the Europa League."
"If Manchester City beat Chelsea in next Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley, the Europa League spot would be passed on to seventh, with the eighth-placed team in the Conference League. Leaders Arsenal, second-placed Manchester City and third-placed Manchester United are guaranteed a place in next season's Champions League. Liverpool are four points clear of Bournemouth in sixth with six points to play for - meaning they are on the cusp of securing a top-five finish."
Bournemouth won 1-0 at Fulham to move into sixth place with two matches remaining, improving their prospects for European football for the first time in their history. Sixth place could secure a Champions League spot if Aston Villa finish fifth and win their Europa League final against Freiburg on 20 May. Brighton also remain in contention for continental qualification, sitting seventh on 53 points after a 3-0 win over relegated Wolves. Brighton’s recent Europa League run included reaching the last 16 in 2023-24. Up to nine Premier League clubs could qualify for Europe next season, with the top five guaranteed Champions League and additional places determined by FA Cup and Europa League outcomes.
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