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Arsenal are close to losing Arsene Wenger ’s ‘first trophy’ for the third consecutive season with their Champions League hopes now hanging by a thread.

The Gunners were defeated 2-0 by Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Monday evening, an own-goal from Benjamin White and a strike by former transfer target Bruno Guimaraes costing them on a hugely underwhelming evening.

Defeat leaves Mikel Arteta ’s men fifth in the table heading into the final game of the Premier League season, two points behind North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. They now need to hope that Spurs fall to defeat against already-relegated Norwich City on the final day of the season, whilst Arsenal must overcome Frank Lampard's Everton at the Emirates Stadium to stand any chance.

Even if Spurs are held to a draw by the Canaries, then only a 15-goal swing would be enough for Arsenal to claim the final Champions League place. All signs point to the Gunners being in the Europa League next term - the third season in a row that they would miss out on a place at Europe’s top table since the appointment of Arteta.

Interestingly, iconic Gunners manager Arsene Wenger hailed a place in the Champions League as the club’s primary target ahead of anything else. The Frenchman led the club