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"West Ham" and "Leicester" continue their battles in European tournaments, respectively - in the Europa League and the Conference League. Their journey means that hypothetically in the next season we may see up to 9 "Premier League" clubs in European tournaments. Next season in Europe, 9 "Premier League" clubs will play if: - "West Ham" and "Leicester" stay out of the top seven, but respectively win the Europa League and the Conference League or "Crystal Palace" wins the FA Cup, and the "Hammers" with the "Foxes" stay out of the top seven, but win the Europa League and the Conference League. A maximum of 9 clubs playing in Europe can belong to one league, but only 7 clubs make it to the tournament table. Two spots can be earned by winning the Champions League, Europa League, or the newly established Conference League if they stay out of the top seven at the end of the season. Also, traditionally, the winner of the local cup earns a ticket to European tournaments if they stay outside the top seven or top half of the table. This season, "Crystal Palace" has this chance as they will meet "Chelsea" in the FA Cup semifinals. The fourth place in the "Premier League" still guarantees a spot in the next season's Champions League, regardless of how "West Ham's" journey in the Europa League ends. If 9 "Premier League" teams play in Europe, then 5 clubs would represent the Champions League, 3 - the Europa League, and one in the Conference League."
