The race for Europe: Get set for fun and games in the Premier League | OneFootball

The Premier League returns this evening after what seemed like one of the longest international breaks in history.

With the title race a foregone conclusion and the relegation places almost boxed off, only one storyline matters – the race to qualify for Europe.

It promises to be a multilayered tale, with places in the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League up for grabs.

Buckle up for a wild European qualification ride

With England in pole position to bag an extra Champions League qualification spot, the run-in promises to be a wild ride.

Liverpool and Arsenal are certain to claim two of the spots, while eight teams can be considered genuine contenders for the other three spots.

The overall picture is clouded by the number of teams still able to qualify for Europe via routes other than their league position.

With the right combination of results, the team finishing 11th in the Premier League could secure a place in the Europa Conference League.

This gives mid-table clubs such as Brentford and Crystal Palace more to play for over the final nine games of the season.

There will undoubtedly be plenty of twists and turns before the end of the campaign, so buckle up and enjoy the ride.

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