Arsenal’s 1-0 victory away at Aston Villa on Saturday tightened their grip on a place inside the top four. As things stand, they’re three points clear of bitter rivals Tottenham in fifth, despite having played a game less.
It’s shaping up to be a really good campaign for Mikel Arteta’s men, with a return of Champions League football to the Emirates next season looking more and more likely. This is undoubtedly a huge positive from an Arsenal perspective, yet there is a downside to the Gunners’ onfield improvements.
Top European sides are now taking a closer look at some of Arsenal’s most promising young players, and there is a risk that Arteta will be fighting interest for a number of his key stars in the summer.
