How Villa's Europa League Win Opens Up CL Shot for Bournemouth and Brighton Aston Villa's Europa League triumph has sent shockwaves throughout the Premier League, opening up the possibility of six English teams competing in the Champions League next season.
The victory guarantees a sixth spot in the Premier League, leaving Bournemouth and Brighton tantalizingly close to securing their first ever Champions League qualification.
Bournemouth and Brighton have long been considered outsiders in the quest for Champions League qualification.