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Champions League prize money increased by a third following the competition's revamp this season, making it all the more important for the Premier League teams vying to qualify.

England will have six clubs in next year's competition, having earned an extra spot through their co-efficient score, and with one of Manchester United and Spurs also guaranteed to qualify by winning the Europa League.

It's good news for clubs given the total prize pot for the Champions League, which this season expanded from 32 to 36 teams, is up to £2.06bn, compared to £1.74bn in the previous format last season.

Every club that qualifies earns an automatic £15.7m - even if they lose every game and go out at the league phase.

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Roy Keane, Jamie Redknapp and Daniel Sturridge discuss the race for Champions League football in the Premier League and who is best placed to make the top five?

The Football Show takes a closer look at the race for the top five places in the Premier League.

Which PL clubs are in the race for CL qualification?

As we approach the end of the Premier League season, just seven points separate six teams fighting for the remaining places below champions Liverpool, whose place is already assured.

Crucially, England's co-efficient score means the Premier League has five spots this season, rather than the usual four.

Arsenal could clinch their place with victory over Liverpool on Super Sunday, with Man City, Newcastle and Chelsea currently occupying the other spots, and Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa sixth and seventh respectively.

Five spots will become six now that both Tottenham and Manchester United have reached the Europa League final?

Both sides are in the bottom half in the Premier League and not in the conversation for a top-five finish, but the Europa League winners earn qualification to the Champions League.

An English Europa League winner does not mean the fifth-placed Premier League team lose their Champions League place.

Watch the top-five race on Sky Sports this weekend

It's another huge weekend on Sky Sports for the club's vying for top-five finishes.

On Saturday Night Football, Aston Villa go to Bournemouth needing a win to keep their challenge alive, with coverage starting at 5pm on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event and kick-off at 5.30pm.

On Super Sunday, you can watch Nottingham Forest try to boost their hopes by beating Leicester in the earlier kick off on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event at 2.15pm.

After that, it's Arsenal's turn

The Gunners still have work to do to secure their Champions League spot, starting against Liverpool at Anfield, live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event and kicking off at 4.30pm.


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