I've been reading around about Europa, and this is what I understand, in simple terms:
If we place fifth in the PL, we're in Europa next season.
If we win Europa, we're in Europa next season.
If we place 6th or lower and don't win Europa, we are NOT in next season. This is due to a few factors, the key one being that Bolton or Stoke is guaranteed a spot in next season's Europa due being an FA Cup finalist this season, provided that their FA Cup opponent finishes in the top 6 of the PL (which Man City/Man U seem guaranteed to do). Confusing as heck, but I think I'm accurate.
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