Arsenal ’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League hang by a thread after falling to defeat at the hands of Newcastle on Monday night. A Ben White own goal gave the home side the lead, before Bruno Guimaraes doubled the lead with five minutes to go.
It leaves the Gunners languishing in fifth, two points behind North London rivals Tottenham with just one game to play. It means Mikel Arteta will be relying on his side to pick up maximum points against Everton on Sunday, while hoping that already relegated Norwich can overcome Spurs.
It makes the chance of finishing fourth unlikely for the Emirates outfit, despite being in the driving seat for the majority of the year. Following the game, midfielder Granit Xhaka took to media duties and seemingly lashed out at his teammates after their performance.
