Forget domination of Europe – English clubs face a bleak Champions League future
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: With forecast Premier League dominance of the competition yet to come to pass, Richard Jolly explains why worse could be to come for its clubs on the continent
Manchester City’s victorious journey to the 2023 Champions League title, achieved in Istanbul, may mark their final European campaign. They are now in their 16th consecutive Champions League season, potentially facing sanctions from the Premier League. Contrary to predictions of their dominance in European football, City's presence was not a foregone conclusion, as their last two campaigns ended prematurely.
Once top-ranked in UEFA's club coefficient, City’s standing has since dipped. While Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea, and Manchester City have been the Premier League's top seven representatives in the top tier, the latter may not feature in future editions. The drop in the quality of top English clubs, exemplified by Manchester United's and Chelsea’s poor performance, and inconsistent results from Tottenham, could lead to fewer English sides in the Champions League.
Brighton, Brentford, and Everton, currently occupying the top five spots, may fill the void left by the absence of City.
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