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Mikel Arteta has told Premier League top four rivals that his Arsenal side have the 'spirit' and 'quality' to ensure Champions League qualification ahead of the re-scheduled London derby against Chelsea.

Who would have imagined that after the 2-0 Chelsea win at the Emirates that the north Londoners would have a realistic shot at a top four spot?

After a terrible start to the 2021/22 campaign, the Gunners have been able to pick themselves off the floor with a number of good signings from Edu in the form of Aaron Ramsdale and Benjamin White, who weren't signed in time to feature in the first London derby between to the two bitter rivals.

However, a dip in the league mid-season from Thomas Tuchel's side coupled with the focus from the west Londoners being placed more on the cup competitions due to their fall off in the title race, has caused some minor cause for concern in SW6.

As a result of some impetus being taken off the league push for Chelsea, it has arguably allowed some complacency to slip in, with Arsenal currently four points behind the Blues with a game in hand on the European and World Champions.

The gap was shortened further on Thursday night after the Gunners clawed out an injury-time