Manchester United may be able to qualify for the Champions League in the future even if they do not place in the top four of the Premier League or win either the Champions League or the Europa League.
However, despite widespread public outcry and condemnation, nine of the original 12 teams decided to abandon plans to establish the European Super League.
Now, according to The Guardian, a number of teams, including 10 from the Premier League, have asked that the UEFA coefficient rankings be used to determine two Champions League spots.
If a team qualifies for the Europa League or wins their domestic Cup, they would be guaranteed a place in the Champions League under the new plan.
As debates continue, smaller clubs in particular may face further criticism since the ranking will almost certainly favour the larger teams in the short-term.
United would be the first team to profit from such a change this season. Despite being outside of the Champions League positions, they have the greatest coefficient rating.
As a result of their difficult league season, Manchester United are now sixth in the table, four points behind Arsenal, who have a game in hand. A reform like this might reward them for their consistency.
The team has qualified for the Champions League in four of the last five seasons, as well as the FA Cup and Europa League finals, despite not winning any trophies in that time.
As a result, it is not unexpected that Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, and other European clubs made the idea.
Currently, Tottenham and Arsenal would lose out on the second Champions League berth to Roma if they fail to finish in the top four of the Premier League.
In the meanwhile, we'll have to wait and see what happens. This might be used in the new Champions League structure for the 2024/25 season if the idea is adopted by UEFA.
