Manchester City Reaches Europe

City will vie for the UEFA Cup next season.

The club has qualified for European play -- one year earlier than expected in reference to owner Thaksin Shinawatra's initial blueprint. City finished sixth in the English Fair Play table. The five teams above Manchester City have already qualified for Europe.

The begin qualifying in July. One minor snag, American rock band Bon Jovi will force the club away from Eastlands for their first-round tie.