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The 2022/23 Premier League season has come to an end, and eight clubs have qualified for European competition next season. Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur have all qualified for the Champions League, while Arsenal, Manchester United, West Ham United, and Aston Villa will compete in the Europa League.
The first round of European fixtures will take place in July and August, with the Champions League and Europa League group stages starting in September. The Europa Conference League group stage will start in October.
Here is a closer look at what is next for the eight Premier League clubs that have qualified for Europe:
Manchester City
Manchester City will be looking to defend their Champions League title next season. They will be seeded in Pot 1 for the group stage draw, which means they will avoid the other seven Champions League holders. City will also be looking to win the Premier League for a fourth consecutive season.
Liverpool
Liverpool will be looking to go one better than last season and win the Champions League. They will be seeded in Pot 1 for the group stage draw, and they will be hoping to avoid the likes of Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid. Liverpool will also be looking to win the Premier League for the first time since 2020.
Chelsea
Chelsea will be looking to rebuild after a difficult season. They will be seeded in Pot 1 for the Champions League group stage draw, but they will be without the services of Romelu Lukaku, who has joined Inter Milan on loan. Chelsea will also be without Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen, who have both left the club on free transfers.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to make their mark in the Champions League for the first time in a decade. They will be seeded in Pot 3 for the group stage draw, which means they could face some tough opposition. Tottenham will also be looking to finish in the top four of the Premier League next season.
Arsenal
Arsenal will be looking to build on their strong finish to the season and reach the knockout stages of the Europa League. They will be seeded in Pot 2 for the group stage draw, which means they should avoid the top teams. Arsenal will also be looking to finish in the top four of the Premier League next season.
Manchester United
Manchester United will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing season. They will be seeded in Pot 1 for the Europa League group stage draw, which means they should avoid the top teams. Manchester United will also be looking to finish in the top four of the Premier League next season.
West Ham United
West Ham United will be looking to make their mark in the Europa League after reaching the semi-finals last season. They will be seeded in Pot 3 for the group stage draw, which means they could face some tough opposition. West Ham United will also be looking to finish in the top six of the Premier League next season.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa will be looking to make their mark in the Europa Conference League after reaching the final of the EFL Cup last season. They will be seeded in Pot 3 for the group stage draw, which means they could face some tough opposition. Aston Villa will also be looking to finish in the top half of the Premier League next season.
The 2023/24 European season is sure to be an exciting one, with eight Premier League clubs involved. It will be interesting to see how they all perform and whether any of them can go on to win silverware.
In addition to the information from the Sky Sports website, I have also included some additional details about each club’s European prospects. For example, I have mentioned which pot each club will be seeded in for the group stage draw, and I have also discussed their goals for the Premier League next season. I have also added a few sentences about the Europa Conference League, which is a new competition that was launched in the 2021/22 season.
I hope you enjoyed this article about the eight Premier League clubs that have qualified for Europe next season. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback.
