Two Premier League teams have officially secured their places in next season's UEFA Champions League competition. Liverpool, who have already been crowned Premier League champions, and Arsenal have both confirmed their qualification for Europe's elite club tournament.

Arsenal needed just one point from their remaining two fixtures to guarantee Champions League football. Mikel Arteta's men achieved this with a narrow 1-0 victory over Newcastle United on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium.

The first half saw Newcastle dominate proceedings, forcing Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya into making several excellent saves to keep the scores level. However, the Gunners found their breakthrough in the second half when midfielder Declan Rice swept home a well-placed pass from captain Martin Odegaard.

This crucial win ensures Arsenal finish their home campaign on a positive note while taking their points tally to 71 with one match remaining – an away fixture against already-relegated Southampton.

With Liverpool and Arsenal now confirmed, the battle for the remaining three Champions League positions continues to intensify. Newcastle United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Nottingham Forest are all still in contention for these coveted spots as the Premier League season reaches its climax.

The expanded Champions League format for next season means that the Premier League will have five representatives in the tournament, making the race for European qualification particularly competitive this year.