Arsenal can qualify for CL via 'backdoor route' if season is abandoned: broken down into 8 bullet points

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Arsenal can qualify for CL via 'backdoor route' if season is abandoned: broken down into 8 bullet points
  • UEFA want national leagues to finish the season, even if in August.
  • In case this is impossible, the question of allocating European spaces arises.
  • They are reportedly considering the idea of ignoring current standings and using UEFA's club coefficient rankings.
  • This will see Arsenal get into the Champions League as the Gunners are the fourth-best English club in UEFA's scores.
  • Three other sides clinching qualification to Europe's most important competition would be Man City, Man United and Liverpool.
  • Spurs will go to the Europa League but they may qualify for the CL in case Man City's ban is upheld.
  • Sheffield United and Wolves will miss on the Champions League altogether, while Leicester and Chelsea will have to compete in the EL.
  • The Premier League clubs are not ready to accept this idea, though.

In March, the Evening Standard stated that the Gunners could qualify for the Champions League in case the season is voided and the European places are defined by last term's standings.

However, it is expected that the season will eventually resume.