Jamie Carragher believes the prospect of Europa League football next season will cause more problems for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta following their 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United on Monday night.
The Gunners had the chance to leapfrog Tottenham Hotspur and move back into fourth spot but squandered the opportunity as a Ben White own-goal and late Bruno Guimaraes strike earned the win for the Magpies. The result leaves Arsenal two points behind their North London rivals heading into the final day of the season.
Tottenham face rock-bottom and already-relegated Norwich City on Sunday, needing just a point to book their place in the Champions League due to their superior goal difference, while Arsenal take on Everton, who may still need a result to stay in the Premier League. This means the Gunners are likely to finish fifth and play in the Europa League next term, which Carragher "fears" could have an adverse effect.
