UEFA allowed Liverpool to compete as champions of the 2004 -- 05 UEFA Champions League , but would not allocate an extra place .
The Premier League was allocated four places in the 2005 -- 06 UEFA Champions League season as of right .
UEFA Champions League allowed Liverpool to compete as champions of the 2004 -- 05 UEFA Champions League , but would not allocate an extra place .
The Premier League was allocated four places in the 2005 -- 06 UEFA Champions League season as of right .