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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Mikel Arteta faces nightmare scenario where Arsenal finish 4th and miss out on Champions League

As attentions shift towards what could be another pivotal weekend in the Premier League, it's worth pointing out the dreaded scenario that could deny Arsenal a return to the Champions League next season.

As things stand, the Gunners will go into Sunday's London derby against West Ham United as favourites to win the top-four battle over Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United as well as David Moyes' side - whose most realistic chance of Champions League football is by winning the Europa League.

However, by the time Arsenal kick-off at the London Stadium they will have dropped a place in the table should Spurs overcome Leicester City at home in the day's early game. In this scenario, only a win for Mikel Arteta's side would see them end the latest gameweek in fourth place.

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