Tottenham Hotspur is always a spicy encounter in the Premier League but Arsenal do not need any extra motivation with a Champions League spot up for grabs, manager Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday. Arsenal are four points clear of Tottenham with three games to go and victory at their rival's home ground would secure a top-four finish and a return to the Champions League for the first time since the 2016-17 season. "The message is clear, if we win against them we will play in the Champions League next season.