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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Josh O'Brien

Patrick Vieira piles the pressure on Mikel Arteta as he reminds Edu of expectations

Some clubs are used to leading the pack. Manchester City have done it for the majority of the last five seasons, while Liverpool are also no strangers to being in pole position.

Others aren't quite as comfortable when they are the ones being chased - take Arsenal, for example. Back in the glory days of Arsene Wenger's reign maybe, but it's been a long time since they've been at the very top and last season's evidence would suggest they can't even handle the pressure that comes with being fourth.

With three games to go, Mikel Arteta's side sat five points clear and looked odds on to finally return to the Champions League - before the wheels came off in spectacular fashion. The Gunners were beaten by fierce rivals and nearest challengers Spurs, before another defeat at Newcastle soon followed.

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