The Premier League is guaranteed to have five teams in next season's Champions League due to being one of the top two European leagues with the highest Uefa coefficient.
Aston Villa's Triumph Opens Door for Sixth Spot
However, there could now be six English teams in next season's competition following Aston Villa's win over Freiburg in the Europa League final.
If Aston Villa finish fifth in the Premier League, this will mean that sixth place also qualifies for the Champions League.
Bournemouth currently occupy sixth place in the table, and they are three points clear of Brighton, albeit with an inferior goal difference.
Scenario for Fourth Place Finish
However, if Aston Villa finish fourth, only the top five will qualify for the Champions League, with sixth and seventh settling for Europa League and eighth place going into the Conference League.
