I am not saying the league title race is not totally dominated by two super-wealthy clubs in Spain, that's why anyone with any interest in it is hoping that Atletico are able to keep up their challenge to the end of the season.
What I am trying to say, maybe not very well, is that the CL places...
I always wonder what people mean by "competitive" when they are comparing the Premier League to other leagues. Because the PL is not competitive at the top end. In the last 10 seasons, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal have failed to qualify for the Champions League on 1 single occasion...