Newcastle United’s chances of earning a spot in the Champions League next season have received a significant boost. The Premier League is currently leading the race to secure five positions in the 2024/25 tournament, as per UEFA coefficient rankings. According to The Analyst, England tops the table with a 77% chance of securing an extra spot in the Champions League. This could potentially allow the team finishing in 5th place in the Premier League to qualify for the UCL. This change comes as the tournament expands from 32 to 36 teams starting next season.
Despite Manchester United and Newcastle’s poor performances in their respective groups, it is the strong showings of Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Brighton that could greatly benefit Newcastle. Newcastle currently trails Villa by ten points, who currently occupy the 5th position in the table. However, Villa’s recent form has dipped, with only one win in their last six games, including three consecutive losses at home.
Although it may not be the expected outcome given Newcastle’s current position, their upcoming fixture list seems relatively favorable. With more players expected to return from injury soon, there is still a possibility for them to make a late push. It wasn’t too long ago that Newcastle United were struggling at the bottom of the Premier League table, so if they can secure consecutive Champions League campaigns, it would highlight the remarkable progress the club has made over the past few years.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com