English Clubs Dominate Champions League as Premier League Power Surges in Europe. Images: Supersports/Getty Images.
(The Post News)- This season, English teams are dominating the Champions League because of their deep squads and enormous financial resources.
All six Premier League teams are soaring high at the midway mark of the 36-team group stage and don’t appear to be slowing down. Another significant event occurred this week: five English clubs won for the second time in just four rounds of play. Prior to this season, no other nation had ever accomplished this accomplishment in a single match week.
English Teams Occupy Top 12
All six of these clubs are comfortably in the top 12, and four of them presently hold positions in the top eight, which ensures automatic qualification for the round of 16. English teams have won 17 of the 24 games played and lost just three, making a strong declaration of superiority.
Arsenal is the only side that hasn’t given up a goal and is currently second on goal differential behind Bayern Munich. After defeating Borussia Dortmund 4-1 on Wednesday, Manchester City moved up to fourth place, while Liverpool’s 2-1 triumph over Real Madrid moved them to eighth, two spots behind Newcastle United. Since their initial defeat to Barcelona, the Magpies have won three straight games.
After defeating FC Copenhagen 4-0, Tottenham Hotspur is still undefeated and in 10th place. Micky van de Ven’s magnificent goal, which is already being hailed as a contender for goal of the season, was the game’s high point. Both London teams are still serious candidates for at least a playoff slot, even if they finish outside of the top eight. Chelsea, meanwhile, are in 12th place following a surprising 2-2 draw away to Qarabag.
The 2017 record, which saw five Premier League teams make it to the knockout round for the first time in history, would be surpassed if all six English teams make it to the round of sixteen.
While many applaud the outstanding performances, others think the Premier League’s financial domination and widespread appeal are the only reasons for England’s rise in Europe’s top competition.
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