Chelsea will host Manchester United in the Premier League on Friday night, and they will look to take one step closer to UEFA Champions League qualification with a win at home. BUY CHELSEA VS MAN

According to old UEFA rules, two clubs under the same control were prevented from competing even in different European competition s. As Sir Jim Ratcliffe holds a stake in both Man United and Ligue 1 outfit Nice, it would have been impossible for the two clubs to both be playing European football.

Man United, despite a rough season, are in the Europa League final! This offers a chance for silverware and Champions League qualification. But will their success even matter?

Chelsea could be offered a unique option should they qualify for the Champions League and also defeat Real Betis in the final of the UEFA Conference League this month

Although the winners of the Europa League automatically qualify for the Champions League next season, that may not necessarily be the case for Ruben Amorim and Co. Under UEFA rules, two clubs under the same ownership are not allowed to compete in European competitions simultaneously, even if they were in different tournaments.

The win takes Newcastle up to third in the Premier League table with two games left to play. Another point in their final two games guarantees a top six finish while another three would effectively guarantee a top five finish and Champions League qualification.

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England will send a record six teams into the Champions League next season. It's further fueling the wealthy Premier League’s financial power over the rest of Europe.