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What happens if you finish fourth in the Premier League? Champions League qualifying round explained plus possible opponents

The race is on to finish in the Premier League's top four and earn a shot at the Champions League next season, but fourth doesn't guarantee a place in the group stages.

Instead, the team that clinches fourth place will most likely have to contest a qualifying round play off to reach the Champions League proper.

With Chelsea and Tottenham nailed on to finish in the top two, four clubs are battling to clinch the remaining two Champions League spots available via the English domestic league.

Liverpool currently sit third in the table, which would be good enough for a Champions League group place, with Manchester City fourth, three points behind the Reds but with a game in hand.