Arsenal players have reportedly been given a significant bonus incentive to qualify for the Champions League next season.
Mikel Arteta's men are in pole position to claim the final spot, currently sitting in fourth place one point ahead of Manchester United with three games in hand.
The latest set of results from the top-flight of English football certainly worked in the Gunners' favour, with West Ham United being narrowly beaten by Liverpool at Anfield and 24 hours later Manchester United were outclassed by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.