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Five Premier League teams will be playing in the group stages, though some will have an easier route to the final than others

FIVE Premier League teams will compete for Europe's most prestigious club prize this season.

Manchester United's victory over Ajax in the Europa League final back in May ensured they will be in the hat for the Champions League.

 Five Premier League teams could be playing in the group stages of the Champions League next season
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Five Premier League teams could be playing in the group stages of the Champions League next seasonCredit: PA:Press Association Archive

But the route to the final in Kiev on 26 May 2018 could prove tougher for some clubs than others.


Listen to the Champions League draw live on TalkSport from 4pm


Here's the lowdown on the draw dates for the Champions League and which sides the English clubs could face.

When is the Champions League group stage draw?

The draw for the group stage will be in Monaco TODAY, August 24 at 5pm BST.

You can follow all the news from the Principality on SunSport's live blog.

When are the following Champions League draws?

Round of 16

December 11

Quarter-finals 

March 16 2018

Semi-finals

13 April 2018

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 Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool will be in the Champions League group stage draw
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Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool will be in the Champions League group stage drawCredit: Reuters

English clubs seeds for the Champions League draw

Pot One contains Champions League holders and the champions of the top seven leagues across Europe.

Therefore Chelsea are in pot one for the draw.

Pots 2, 3 and 4 contain the remaining teams, seeded on their club coefficient ratings.

Manchester City and Manchester United are in pot 2.

Tottenham are in pot 3, as their co-efficient ranking is lower than Europa League winners United.

 Chelsea will play in pot one of the Champions League group stage draws
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Chelsea will play in pot one of the Champions League group stage drawsCredit: Rex Features

Who could Chelsea play in the Champions League?

The Blues could face Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund or Porto.

Roma, RB Leipzig, Basel, Feyenoord and Anderlecht are also possibilities.

Best draw: Chelsea, Porto, Anderlecht, Maribor.

Worst draw: Chelsea, Barcelona, Napoli, RB Leipzig.

 Chelsea could meet Barcelona in the Champions League group stages
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Chelsea could meet Barcelona in the Champions League group stagesCredit: Getty Images

Who could Manchester United play in the Champions League?

Jose Mourinho's side could be drawn with Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Benfica, Shakhtar Donetsk, Monaco or Spartak Moscow.

Roma, RB Leipzig, Basel, Feyenoord and Anderlecht could also face a trip to Old Trafford.

Best draw: Manchester United, Spartak Moscow, Anderlecht, Maribor.

Worst draw: Manchester United, Real Madrid, Napoli, RB Leipzig

Who could Manchester City play in the Champions League?

Like their rivals United, Man City are in pot two and face the prospect of playing the same teams.

Therefore they will definitely play one of the following: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Benfica, Shakhtar Donetsk, Monaco or Spartak Moscow.

They will also draw Roma, RB Leipzig, Basel, Feyenoord or Anderlecht.

Best draw: Manchester City, Spartak Moscow, Anderlecht, Maribor.

Worst draw: Manchester City, Real Madrid, Napoli, RB Leipzig.

 Manchester City could take on the likes of Real Madrid or Bayern Munich
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Manchester City could take on the likes of Real Madrid or Bayern MunichCredit: Rex Features

Who could Tottenham play in the Champions League?

They will play one team from pot one which includes: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Benfica, Shakhtar Donetsk, Monaco or Spartak Moscow.

Best draw: Spurs, Spartak Moscow, Porto, Maribor.

Worst draw: Spurs, Real Madrid, PSG, RB Leipzig

Who could Liverpool play in the Champions League?

The Reds, who made it to the draw after beating Hoffenheim in the play-off could yet face face Real Madrid and PSG  in the same group like Spurs.

Liverpool will go into pot three.

Best draw: Liverpool, Spartak Moscow, Porto, Maribor

Worst draw: Liverpool, Real Madrid, PSG, RB Leipzig

Who could Celtic play in the Champions League?

After progressing 8-4 on aggregate against Astana, Celtic have qualified for the Champions League for a second successive season.

Celtic are now in pot four and could draw the likes of Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Juventus.

Barcelona, Manchester United and Manchester City are also potential opponents.

Best draw: Celtic, Real Madrid, PSG, Spurs.

Worst draw: Celtic, Spartak Moscow, Porto, Olympiakos.

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