Under the plans, the fourth-placed side will now face a play-off against a team from another of Europe's leagues.
The Scottish champions will also go straight into the group stages but the runners-up face two qualifying rounds.
Previously in England, the top two sides qualified by right and the next two joined the third qualifying round.
It is likely the fourth-placed Premier League side will face a tougher play-off compared to playing in the third qualifying round of the Champions League against weaker opponents.
In Scotland, the champions have previously needed to come through a qualifying round.
Source: BBC Sport
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