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As attentions shift towards what could be another pivotal weekend in the Premier League, it's worth pointing out the dreaded scenario that could deny Arsenal a return to the Champions League next season.

As things stand, the Gunners will go into Sunday's London derby against West Ham United as favourites to win the top-four battle over Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United as well as David Moyes' side - whose most realistic chance of Champions League football is by winning the Europa League.

However, by the time Arsenal kick-off at the London Stadium they will have dropped a place in the table should Spurs overcome Leicester City at home in the day's early game. In this scenario, only a win for Mikel Arteta's side would see them end the latest gameweek in fourth place.

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That would make for pleasant viewing for those with Arsenal connections and the simple maths is that if they win their remaining five matches of the season, they will seal a top-four finish for the first time since the 2015/2016 campaign.

Although, there could still be a lot of work to do for Arsenal to qualify for the Champions