How 10 Premier League teams could be in Europe next season, with six in the Champions League

The Premier League can no longer have 11 teams competing in Europe next season, but there is still a way for 10 to be there.

Liverpool's Champions League elimination by holders Paris Saint-Germain at the quarter-final stage last week ended any hope of there being 11 English sides in Europe in 2026/27.

However, with the Premier League now guaranteed five teams in Europe's premier club competition next season, there will be at least eight sides competing in Europe, with the two Europa League qualifying places [team finishing sixth & FA Cup winners] and a single Conference League space [team finishing seventh].

That number could even rise to as many as 10. This is how:

Yes, there are a few ways this could happen, although some are more likely than others.