Tottenham Hotspur have officially booked their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday night.
Despite a disappointing domestic campaign that sees them poised to finish as low as 17th in the Premier League, Spurs will participate in Europe’s top-tier competition courtesy of their European success.
Brennan Johnson emerged as the match-winner in Bilbao, netting the decisive goal in the first half and etching his name into Spurs’ history books.
Even though Spurs are expected to finish as low as 17th in the Premier League, their European triumph guarantees them a spot in Europe’s top competition.
Brennan Johnson was the match-winner in Bilbao, scoring the only goal in the first half that sealed the victory.
This win means Tottenham will join Liverpool and Arsenal as the only Premier League clubs already confirmed for next season’s Champions League.
Currently, Spurs, Liverpool, and Arsenal are the only English teams assured of Champions League qualification.
The remaining three English spots will be decided on the final day of the Premier League season, with Manchester City, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Nottingham Forest all vying for qualification.
These five clubs remain hopeful of earning a place to represent England in Europe’s premier tournament next season.