After succumbing to a shock run of three defeats on the bounce, Arsenal arrived in West London with their top-four hopes hanging by a thread prior to their stunning 4-2 win over Chelsea.
The Gunners ran riot in SW6 to rekindle their hopes of ending a multi-year exile from the Champions League - but their derby day delight will count for little if Mikel Arteta's side are unable to follow their potent Stamford Bridge showing with another positive result against Manchester United on Saturday.
Just weeks ago, United were tipped to pip Arsenal to the post in the race for the final Champions League berth; their hopes are now all but done and dusted. And Arsenal can deliver the knockout blow to their old rivals to leave them on a collision course against Tottenham for that coveted final spot.
