The English FA has ruled that the top four teams in the Premiership will be put forward to the Champions League, even if Liverpool win the tournament and finish outside the top four.
The decision follows a recommendation from this afternoon's professional game board meeting, which has been endorsed by the FA's main board.
It means that, even if Liverpool win the Champions League, they will have to overtake Everton in the league if they want to play in the competition next season.
However, the FA say they will lobby UEFA for a fifth Champions League place, if Liverpool beat AC Milan in Istanbul later this month.
