How is the Premier League doing in the race for five Champions League places?

"Two countries will secure an EPS apiece for next season. To work out the successful nations, Uefa takes into consideration the overall performance of clubs in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. It creates an average by taking the total coefficient score and dividing it by the number of clubs each league has in European competition. England has a coefficient score of 121.375 so, with nine Premier League clubs in Europe, its average for the EPS table is 13.486."

"Each win - regardless of the competition - is worth two coefficient points, with a draw worth one. The key differential is in bonus points awarded based on clubs' finishing positions in the league phase and knockout rounds, as these are higher in the Champions League. By way of an example, the teams that finish 25th-36th in the Champions League get six bonus points. That is more than the four points the team finishing top of the Conference League table will receive."

"It is in a pretty strong spot right now - but the table will look very different in a month. Much will depend on the final two rounds of matches in the Champions League and Europa League. Poland is in first place but all four of its teams have played in the Conference League, and one has been eliminated. With that competition having wrapped up its league phase, Poland will score no points in January and will slide down the table."

Two countries will earn European Performance Spots based on UEFA club coefficients across the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. UEFA averages total coefficient points divided by the number of clubs each league has in European competition. England holds a coefficient of 121.375, giving the Premier League an average of 13.486 with nine clubs participating. Match results award two points for a win and one for a draw, while significant bonus points are assigned for Champions League finishing positions and knockout progress. Champions League performance therefore heavily influences EPS outcomes and favors top-five leagues.

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