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How Premier League teams can reach Champions League, Europe

The Premier League season is edging toward its climax, with a host of clubs battling to secure places in the UEFA Champions League (UCL), UEFA Europa League (UEL) and UEFA Conference League (UCoL).

Yet there are a whole host of clauses and considerations that could affect where the places go.

Will the league get an extra place due to its clubs' performances in Europe this season?

What happens to the places reserved for the domestic cups?

And what does it mean if any English clubs lift a European trophy?