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Arsenal have five games between now and possible qualification for the Champions League for the first time since 2016. It would represent a leap forward in the club’s plans to elevate itself back to their desired level.

On the path to that goal, Arsenal face some challenging tests. London derbies against West Ham and Tottenham will be pivotal in what decides the fourth spot in the table. However, sandwiched between these two colossal ties is a home match with relegation battling Leeds United.

Jesse Marsch has an advantage over his rivals Burnley and Everton at present. However, the gap to the drop remains just five points having played a game more than 18th-placed Everton.

Leeds are due to play Manchester City ahead of the trip to the Emirates. Interestingly, Marsch spoke to Sky Sports and said his side would not be playing as relegation battlers might be expected to.

"I take it one a time and playing Man City is the biggest football Goliath in the world. I've played them already, I know a little bit about the way Pep likes to play and we'll try to create a game plan that can be aggressive, but also help us find a way to get a result in the match," he said.

"I know what this game will require and how good the opponent is, but whatever, let's go for it and go with everything we have. And in the