Aston Villa transfer latest as they're credited with an interest in Andrija Maksimovic, as per the player's agent - but so are Liverpool

What are the paths for the four Premier League clubs competing for a place in the 2025 UEFA Champions League final at the Allianz Arena in Munich?

Five British clubs have progressed past the League Phase of the 2024/25 Champions League. Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa booked their places in the round of 16, while Manchester City and Celtic earned a spot in the play-off round.

Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Aston Villa have learned their fates for the next stage of the Champions League following the conclusion of the league phase. Liverpool had already guaranteed a top-eight spot and a place in the last-16 having won their first seven games in this year’s competition.

Follow live coverage as Wolverhampton Wanderers face Aston Villa today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Aston Villa looks to maintain its spot among the English Premier League’s top eight teams with a Saturday matchup against the Wolverhampton Wanderers.

GMT; 9:30am EST Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham, UK Referee: Lisa Benn Forecast: Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze On TV: BBC Two (UK); none (USA); elsewhere Streaming: BBC iPlayer (UK); ESPN+ (USA) Aston Villa team news: It’s been an underwhelming season for Villa after finishing seventh in the Women’s Super League last season,