I'd prefer we beat Sheff U and had to play Wigan. Then we'd have a better chance to win the FA Cup.
when do UEFA re evaluate the CL quota ? im pretty sure the PL is close to losing its 4th team , definitely in two seasons when Chelseas CL win is removed from the rankings
Correct,
assuming we aren't disqualified for financial reasons.
Only if arsenal finish in top 4 which is no guarantee
Basically, if Arsenal beat Wigan then their opponents in the Final (us of Sheff U) qualify for the Europa. If Wigan beat Arsenal then we'd need to win the Cup to qualify.
What would we rather have? A game against Arsenal where we're guaranteed Europe but it'd be very difficult to win, or a game against Wigan where we could get still Europe and have more chance of winning the FA cup? Although it would feel better to win the cup against a top team...
If the cup holders knock out Man City and Arsenal shouldn't we consider them a top team? (even if they are lower league).
I think I'd rather play Arsenal if we get through. European qualification sorted for the next season and a game that's just about the day rather than what it could qualify us for.
They only need to finish top 6.
4 CL spots
1 Europa League spot for the PL
+1 additional PL spot in the Europa League already transferred thanks to Man City winning the League Cup. (assuming of course they qualify through the league and don't end up 7th).
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Basically, if Arsenal beat Wigan then their opponents in the Final (us of Sheff U) qualify for the Europa. If Wigan beat Arsenal then we'd need to win the Cup to qualify.
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