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Champions League: Man Utd and Newcastle exits may affect Premier League's hopes of additional place

Manchester United and Newcastle United's early European exits have left the Premier League currently missing out on an extra Champions League place next season.

The two most successful countries in Europe will each secure one extra spot in next year's revamped competition.

At the end of the Champions League group phase, Germany's Bundesliga and Italy's Serie A are leading the table, followed by England with Spain in fourth.

The 2024-25 Champions League will have 36 teams, up from 32 in 2023-24.

How is the Champions League format changing?

Since 2003-2004, the group phase has seen eight groups, each containing four clubs, with a team playing the other three on a home and away basis, with the top two advancing into the knockout phase.