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Named: The two Premier League clubs who will DROP OUT of the Champions League's crucial top eight spots, according to Opta's supercomputer

27 Jan, 2026

Named: The two Premier League clubs who will DROP OUT of the Champions League's crucial top eight spots, according to Opta's supercomputer:

The Premier League currently has five representatives in the top eight, which grants teams a direct last-16 place and the luxury of avoiding the pesky February play-offs.

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