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Despite a season of undeniable highs, it looks as though this campaign will end on a low for Arsenal. The Gunners had the top four in their hands to let the advantage slip through their fingers in their last two games. They now need a miracle to secure Champions League qualification.

Mikel Arteta, though is, remaining optimistic. "Very possible," the Spaniard said when asked to assess his team's chances. "And looking back, I've been back a few years and seen a few examples of teams that they played in the last game of the season and the things that happened. The closer the game is, I am more hopeful."

Arteta's press conference began on Friday with a speech aimed at focusing on the strides his side have made across the past year, highlighting the work they've done in advancing from eighth to European football and also the way they've done it. "I think it's been a long journey again and a very challenging one this season," the Spaniard began. "But I think that we have come a long way as a club and as a team.

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"I think we have transformed the energy, the vibe and expectation of this football club again. We've done it together, showing incredible unity