FIFA Club World Cup: Why Chelsea Were Given Spot in New Format Ahead of Liverpool

• Chelsea and Manchester City will represent the Premier League at the FIFA Club World Cup
• The Blues were given the nod ahead of Liverpool despite the latter's higher ranking by UEFA
• Arsenal have a chance to earn a place in the competition if they win the Champions League

Chelsea and Manchester City are the two Premier League teams selected to participate in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

The 2025 edition of the tournament has been reformatted, with 32 teams from around the world set to participate.

According to Metro UK, despite their higher UEFA coefficient ranking, Liverpool will not play any role in the tournament.

Instead, Chelsea have been handed the spot, with the west Londoners set to join City in the competition.

The decision to leave Liverpool out in favour of the Blues has sparked anger and outrage from the Merseyside camp.

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Why Chelsea are in ahead of Liverpool

It has now emerged that Chelsea were handed the spot owing to their 2021 Champions League triumph over Man City in Porto.

At the time, the west Londoners stunned City 1-0 to lift the title, with Kai Havertz scoring the only goal.

Meanwhile, Arsenal can get included in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, but only if they win the Champions League this season.

The FIFA tournament will be played in the United States between June 15 and July 13.

According to The Mirror, FIFA wants to make the Club World Cup one of the game's most prestigious competitions.

In view of this, the competition will be played every four years from then onwards.

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The hierarchy reportedly backs him but the results could force a change of heart. Unemployed German manager, Hansi Flick is one of those who could replace the Argentine.

The Todd Boehly-led consortium has spent over £1 billion on incomings since taking over the club last year, but the team looks far from one receiving such heavy investment.