![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/major-change-to-champions-league-means-brilliant-news-for-premier-league-teams/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/81357eb2-d615-4b52-973c-de3b3a277efb.jpg&description=Breaking new dawn Published : 15:08, 9 Aug 2023 Updated : 15:21, 9 Aug 2023 THE Premier League has confirmed that FIVE clubs can qualify for the Champions League through league position at the end of the 2023/24 season for the first time ever. A change in format for the competition has seen it expand from 32 to 36 teams in a new "Swiss League" format in 2024/25. 1 The Champions League format is changing Credit: Getty Traditionally, the Premier League's representation in the Champions League has been determined by the top four. However, with the format change expanding the tournament, England's allocation has been increased from four to five. This means, based on last season's table, Liverpool would have joined Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle in achieving qualification. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY… The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball .){kind=link}
THE Premier League has confirmed that FIVE clubs can qualify for the Champions League through league position at the end of the 2023/24 season for the first time ever.
A change in format for the competition has seen it expand from 32 to 36 teams in a new “Swiss League” format from 2024/25.
Traditionally, the Premier League’s representation in the Champions League has been determined by the top four.
And with the format change, England’s allocation has been increased from four to five.
However, there is a catch.