The Manchester clubs are the kings of Europe this season, according to UEFA statistics. City and United top the UEFA coefficient rankings for the 2017/18 season
In the coefficient rankings, City and United have 11.614 points to their name from this season. Barcelona sit in third place, ever so slightly behind on 11.228, before Paris Saint-Germain, Besiktas, Chelsea, Tottenham and Real Madrid make up the top eight.
UEFA coefficient rankings for 2017/18
1. Manchester City 11.614
2. Manchester United 11.614
3. Barcelona 11.228
4. Paris Saint-Germain 10.933
5. Besiktas 10.680
6. Chelsea 10.614
7. Tottenham 10.614
8. Real Madrid 10.228
9. Liverpool 9.614
10. Juventus 9.300
However, in the overall coefficients, which are calculated over the course of five seasons, it is a different story which makes grim reading for English clubs. City are the highest-ranked Premier League team in eighth, with Arsenal 10th, Chelsea 13th and United 14th.
Overall UEFA coefficient rankings for 2017/18
1. Real Madrid 157.685 1.
2. Atletico Madrid 136.685 2.
3. Barcelona 135.685 3.
4. Bayern Munich 126.942 4.
5. Juventus 124.083 5.
6. Sevilla 117.685 6.
7. Paris Saint-Germain 109.916 7.
8. Manchester City 101.521 8.
9. Borussia Dortmund 96.942 9.
10. Arsenal 89.521 10.
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2. Atletico Madrid 136.685 2.
3. Barcelona 135.685 3.
4. Bayern Munich 126.942 4.
5. Juventus 124.083 5.
6. Sevilla 117.685 6.
7. Paris Saint-Germain 109.916 7.
8. Manchester City 101.521 8.
9. Borussia Dortmund 96.942 9.
10. Arsenal 89.521 10.
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