Arsenal suffered a huge blow to their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season on Monday ahead of a potentially crucial game against Everton this weekend.
The Gunners needed to win at Newcastle United to keep their top-four chances in their own hands going into the final game of the season, but they slipped to a 2-0 defeat at St James' Park.
Callum Wilson and Bruno Guimaraes netted for the hosts after the break, as former Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta watched his team wilt in front of a hostile atmosphere.
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Arsenal's rivals Tottenham Hotspur are now in prime position to take fourth spot, as they head to bottom club Norwich City on the final day of the campaign knowing that a draw would be enough for them to clinch the Champions League berth.
The result may have an impact on the Toffees, who will head to the Emirates Stadium in need of at least a point to secure their Premier League status provided they don't beat Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on Thursday.
Everton had the chance to guarantee safety on Sunday when they hosted Brentford, but they suffered a 3-2 loss despite leading twice.
Toffees boss Frank Lampard was left unhappy at the decision not to award a penalty to Richarlison with the score at 1-0 in Everton's favour. The controversial moment came seconds before Jarrad Branthwaite was sent off for a tangle with Ivan Toney.
Anything other than three points against the Eagles would set up a nervy final day for the Toffees, although they would stay up if Leeds fail to win against Brentford away from home.
Burnley are also in action on Thursday, as they visit Aston Villa before hosting an in-form Newcastle at Turf Moor.
