Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says a top four finish is 'probably' beyond them this season.
Sixth-placed Villa are six points away from fourth place Manchester United, who they meet on Sunday.
"The last step is to keep in the European places," said Emery, whose Villa are unbeaten from the past ten games.
"We escaped the bottom, we got top 10 and now the European places is the last step but it is more difficult.
"There's still five matches to play for us, but not for Liverpool, Brighton, Manchester United.
"We have to face the match on Sunday enjoying this opportunity we have in front of us.
"Of course, Europe could be Champions League, Europa League or Europa Conference League.
"Champions League is very, very difficult, maybe impossible.
"Europa League and Conference League could be, but as well it's going to be very difficult."