Brentford flying - but will sixth be good enough for Champions League?
Summary
Brentford Football Club is performing very well this season and currently holds sixth place in the Premier League with three games left. If certain conditions are met, this position could qualify them for the Champions League, Europe's top club football competition, though it is more likely sixth place will lead to Europa League qualification.Key Facts
- Brentford lost key people over the summer but new players and the new manager have led to a strong season.
- The Premier League now has an extra Champions League spot, meaning the top five teams qualify directly.
- Sixth place might qualify for the Champions League if Aston Villa wins the Europa League and finishes fifth in the league.
- If Aston Villa finishes in the top four and wins the Europa League, the extra Champions League place will go to a different team based on European rankings.
- Brentford's next games include tough matches against Manchester City, Crystal Palace, and Liverpool.
- Other teams close to Brentford in the standings are Brighton, Bournemouth, and Chelsea.
- The Premier League season is very competitive with up to nine English teams possibly qualifying for European competitions next year.
- Brentford’s manager, Keith Andrews, is new to head coaching but aims to keep the team pushing for success.
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