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Arsenal will still be leading the way in the exciting top-four race heading into the final six weeks of the season when Premier League action returns after the March international break.

Last Saturday's 1-0 win over Aston Villa moved the Gunners onto 54 points. They now sit three and four points clear of Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United respectively having also played one game fewer than both. West Ham United and Wolves remain in contention but are six and eight points off the pace respectively.

Ten games remain for Mikel Arteta's side. If they were to win them all then Champions League football will be on the menu at the Emirates Stadium for the first time in five years next season. Although, history proves the north London outfit may not need to be perfect between now and May.

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This is because since Arsenal last finished in the top-four - the infamous 2015/16 season where they were runners up to Leicester City - the required points total for the final Champions League entry position has declined over the past five years and it would work in the Spaniard's favour if this trend continues.

With that in mind, below is a closer look at the number of points teams finishing fourth in the Premier League table have