Premier League European Race 2026-27
The race for Europe as of September 17: Arsenal lead on 12 points; Hull City are in the last Champions League place on 8, with Brighton & Hove Albion one place outside on 7.
ArsenalChampions League · 34 to play124-0-0 · GD +72
Manchester CityChampions League · 34 to play124-0-0 · GD +63
Leeds UnitedChampions League · 34 to play82-2-0 · GD +44
Hull CityChampions League · 34 to play82-2-0 · GD +35
Brighton & Hove AlbionEuropa League · 34 to play72-1-1 · GD +86
ChelseaConference League · 34 to play72-1-1 · GD +17
BrentfordOutside Europe · 34 to play61-3-0 · GD +38
Liverpool FCOutside Europe · 34 to play61-3-0 · GD +2wins draws losses. Points in bold; “to play” is the number of matches left in the 38-match season.
What it takes
Arsenal need 103 more points to clinch the title regardless of results elsewhere (Manchester City can still reach 114).
Hull City (8) vs Brighton & Hove Albion (7). The historical cut-off for the top four is around 70 points; a pace of two points a match usually gets there.
Teams level on points are split by goal difference before head-to-head, so a 4-0 win is worth more than a 1-0 in a tight race.
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European race FAQ
How many Champions League places does the Premier League have?
Four are guaranteed, and a fifth is awarded in seasons when English clubs earn one of the two extra places through UEFA coefficient performance. Cup winners who finish outside the places add extra Europa League or Conference League spots.
Who qualifies for the Europa League?
The next-highest league finisher below the Champions League places, plus the FA Cup winner if it has not qualified for Europe already.
Who qualifies for the Conference League?
The League Cup winner, or the next league position if the winner has already qualified for a higher competition.
When can a club clinch the title?
When its points total is higher than any rival can still reach. The magic number above shows how many more points the leader needs.
Who is top of the Premier League?
Arsenal, on 12 points from 4 matches as of September 17, level on points with Manchester City but ahead on goal difference.
Who is in the Premier League Champions League places?
Arsenal (12), Man City (12), Leeds (8), Hull (8). Brighton & Hove Albion are first outside on 7.
Who is in the Premier League relegation zone?
Fulham (1), Aston Villa (1), Coventry (0). Tottenham Hotspur are the last safe club on 2.
Who has the best goal difference?
Brighton & Hove Albion at +8 (13 scored, 5 conceded). The best attack is Brighton with 13 goals and the best defence Arsenal with 1 conceded.
Updated · last result change Sep 15