The selection of the four clubs to enter the Champions League was the decision of the Football Association ( FA ) .
UEFA allowed Liverpool to compete as champions of the 2004 -- 05 UEFA Champions League , but would not allocate an extra place .
The selection of the four clubs to enter the UEFA Champions League   was the decision of the Football Association ( FA ) .
UEFA allowed Liverpool to compete as champions of the 2004 -- 05 UEFA Champions League , but would not allocate an extra place .