How Can Chelsea Still Qualify for the UEFA Champions League After Brighton Loss?

Chelsea dropped points in the Premier League again as they lost 3-0 to Brighton away from home. This result marks their 5th straight loss in the league, and their chances to qualify for the Champions League next season have decreased.

The teams that finish in the top five positions of the Premier League table qualify for the Champions League next season.

Arsenal and Manchester City have qualified for the Champions League next season, with Arsenal currently on 70 points after 33 games and Manchester City on 67 points after 32 games played.

Manchester United is third with 58 points, but is only five points away from securing Champions League football next season.

Chelsea has dropped to 7th in the league table with 48 points, and Brighton, who have just beaten them, has overtaken them by sitting 6th with 50 points.

Can Chelsea Still Qualify for the Champions League After Losing to Brighton?

Yes, Chelsea is still in contention to qualify for the Champions League next season after losing to Brighton in the Premier League tonight.

Chelsea and Brighton have four league games left this season, with Brighton now having a higher chance of qualifying for the Champions League than Chelsea.

Chelsea will not only need to win all four of their remaining Premier League games, but also hope that Manchester United, Aston Villa, Liverpool, and Brighton drop points in the next few matchweeks.

The maximum number of points Chelsea can finish on this Premier League season is 60 points. Manchester United (3rd) and Aston Villa (4th) are on 58 points, and Liverpool (5th) is on 55 points; all three teams have five league games left this season.

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This story was originally published April 21, 2026 at 1:49 PM.