Conte: ‘The ball is still in Arsenal’s hands’ ahead of Monday’s huge Newcastle clash

Antonio Conte knows Arsenal are still in pole position to finish fourth despite Tottenham’s win against Burnley on Sunday.

Spurs leapfrogged their north London rivals after a superb week in which they picked up two league victories.

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Conte’s side brushed the Gunners aside on Thursday evening and have now put all the pressure on Mikel Arteta’s men ahead of their match against Newcastle on Monday evening.

Their win against Burnley came thanks to a Harry Kane penalty following a somewhat controversial handball decision against Ashley Barnes.

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Conte has heaped praise on his team for dragging themselves back into the top-four race after their slow start under previous boss Nuno Espirito Santo.

The Italian told BBC Match of the Day: “To stay until the end with a possibility to take a place in the Champions League – we’ve done a really good job. My players are doing a really good job. To imagine this possibility in November was very, very difficult. I am here to thank my players, because they followed me from my first day at Tottenham, showed great desire to change the situation and fight for something.

Ryan Sessegnon had more touches inside the opposition box than any other player against Burnley (11).

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“A Champions League place is very important in England. It’s like getting an important trophy in another league. Arsenal play tomorrow, at this moment they are two points below us. If they don’t win, the ball is in our hands – but at this moment the ball is still in their