Furthermore, this scenario of 6 English teams playing in the UCL means we lose one of our Europa League spots, which is why this scenario DOESNโT push Europa League down to 7th and 8th and UECL to 9th, and instead 8th just becomes the UECL spot
Procrastinating for finals so figured I do a mega thread for all possible combinations for Europe in case anyoneโs confused:
1. Champions League
2. Europa League
3. Conference League
4. No Europe at all
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Only 3 can change, meaning that if Villa place 1-4, that is prioritized over their Europa League win. However, since 5th is the EPS, and Europa league win is prioritized over EPS, then the EPS is passed down to 6th to be filled.
In Conclusion:
- We want 4/6 points to guarantee Europe in any form or fashion
- Root for Villa in Europa and City in FA Cup
- Root against Bournemouth
- Root AGAINST Villa vs Liverpool
- Please correct if wrong
Scenario 4b) Finishing 9th or below
- We drop enough points such that Brentford, Chelsea, Everton, Etc. overtake us (most likely losing both remaining games or tying both)
- No possible scenario with FA Cups or other Europe wins makes 9th a European spot