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Champions League: All the teams that have qualified for 2024/2025 competition

Twenty-five teams will qualify automatically for next season’s Champions League by virtue of their domestic league placing.
The teams that win both the Champions League and the UEFA Europa League will also both be guaranteed a spot.
Rebalancing will be required if either of those title winners also qualify automatically via their domestic league placing.
Two further places will be filled by the European Performance Spots, while the final seven slots are determined via qualifying.
Domestic qualifiers as it stands:
England (4): Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa
Spain (4): Real Madrid, Barcelona, Girona, Atlético de Madrid
Germany (4): Leverkusen, Bayern, Stuttgart, Leipzig, Dortmund
Italy (4): Inter, Milan, Bologna, Juventus, Atalanta
France (3): Paris Saint-Germain, Monaco, LOSC Lille
Netherlands (2): PSV Eindhoven, Feyenoord
Portugal (1): Sporting CP
Belgium (1): Anderlecht
Scotland (1): Celtic
Austria (1): Sturm Graz
Champions League winner rebalancing (1)**: Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR)
Europa League winner rebalancing (1)***: Benfica (POR)
The list above is provisional based purely on sporting performance and does not account for any potential disciplinary or licensing matters.
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End of road for Arsenal, may not win any shield this season – Report

Former Liverpool man, Didi Hamann has told Arsenal they cannot win titles without a top striker.
Hamann believes that Arsenal’s quest for titles would remain a mirage if they fail to bring in a top striker.
He named Ollie Watkins as another good option the Gunners could have gone for in the winter transfer window.
“I said that before, I don’t see them winning the Premier League or the Champions League unless they sign a centre-forward like Ollie Watkins,” he told Prime Casino.
I don’t know how serious that was, but [Jhon] Duran went to Saudi, so I think it was always unlikely they’re gonna let Watkins go, still being in the Champions League.
“I think the team is well equipped, but the lack of a centre forward is obviously what I think harms their chances,” he added.
Mikel Arteta’s side have also been linked with Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, Liam Delap and Youssef En-Nesyri.
They are in dire need of a front man to solve their goal-scoring issues.
The Gunners are without a striker for the rest of the season following injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.
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Brighton humble Chelsea on Valentine’s day

Victory in the FA Cup last week, a win in the Premier League tonight… Brighton are wishing they could play Chelsea every week.
A hugely-impressive performance from the home side who now move up into eighth place, above both Aston Villa and Fulham.
Brighton enjoyed their first home win in six games in the Premier League (D3 L2), while it was their joint-biggest win in the competition over a side starting the day in the fop four, along with a 3-0 win v Arsenal in May 2023 under Roberto De Zerbi.
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Just in: Aston Villa send Tottenham packing out of FA Cup

Aston Villa has sent Tottenham Hotspur packing from the FA Cup, securing a 2-1 victory in their fourth-round clash at Villa Park.
The win marks a significant upset, given Tottenham’s eight FA Cup titles, and comes on the heels of their humiliating 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the EFL Cup semi-final.
Aston Villa’s triumph was fueled by their strong home form, which has seen them deliver impressive wins in the Champions League this season.
Despite entering the match on the back of a disappointing 2-0 loss to Wolves, Unai Emery’s side demonstrated resilience and determination to overcome their opponents.
Tottenham, plagued by injuries, with a dozen first-team players sidelined, struggled to find their footing. Their task was further complicated by the absence of key players, including Richarlison, Dominic Solanke, and James Maddison.
The victory is a significant boost for Aston Villa, who will now advance to the next round of the FA Cup.
For Tottenham, the loss marks a disappointing exit from the competition, adding to the pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou.
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