Arsenal, Tottenham and Man Utd's remaining fixtures with top four race going to the wire

Arsenal have gained the upper hand in the race for a top four finish once again, but there is still work to do if Mikel Arteta's side are to qualify for the Champions League.

The Gunners were 3-1 victors against Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Nuno Tavares, Bukayo Saka and Granit Xhaka leading them to three points. Tottenham Hotspur had a chance to move back above them on goal difference with a win at Brentford, but could only manage a goalless draw and survived a late scare when Ivan Toney headed against the post.

United's defeat in north London left interim manager Ralf Rangnick conceding his side can all but wave goodbye to their hopes of a top four finish, with the six-point gap to Arsenal looking unassailable. On Sunday, meanwhile, a dramatic late win for Chelsea against West Ham meant it will be tough for both Arsenal and Spurs to catch the Blues.

With just four games left for United, and five for the two north London sides, takes a closer look at the teams battling it out to finish fourth.

After three defeats on the spin threatened to derail Arsenal's bid for a top four finish, successive victories have seen things swing back in their favour. Eddie Nketiah's return has been a big factor, with the striker netting twice in a win at Chelsea, while the win on Saturday gave them back-to-back victories for the first time in more than a month.

Next up for Arsenal is a trip to West Ham, whose own top four hopes were dealt what might be a fatal blow by Christian Pulisic's late winner for Chelsea. The Hammers are expected to be without a senior centre-back for the game, though, with Craig Dawson suspended and Angelo Ogbonna, Kurt Zouma and Issa Diop all injured.

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