For most of the season, Arsenal 's focus has been on the Premier League title, something they haven't won since the 2003/04 season.
In the last two seasons, Mikel Arteta's team lost to Man City in the last minute. This time, the Gunners watched Liverpool win the title early.
Arsenal soon gave up on the League Cup and FA Cup. However, focusing on Champions League ambitions when the squad had many injured key players made the London team pay the price.
After beating Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final, Arsenal could only muster another win at Ipswich Town.
The Gunners have not won in their last five Premier League and Champions League games – three defeats and two draws. This is their longest winless run since January 2022.
In the most recent match, Arsenal players rose up to hold Liverpool to a 2-2 draw but it was not enough. Mikel Arteta needed more spirit in the second half of the match at Anfield.
Not only did they go through another season empty-handed, the Emirates Stadium team is also at risk of not being able to defend their runner-up position.
More seriously, Arsenal's ability to participate in the 2025/26 Champions League is under threat.
UEFA awarded 5 places to Premier League. English football has a 6th team participating in Champions League thanks to the battle between MU and Tottenham in the Europa League final (2am on 22/5).
There are many places, but the competition is also very high. This shows why the Premier League is the most watched in the world .
Except for Liverpool who have won the championship, so far no other team has been certain to win a Champions League ticket.
Wins by Chelsea and Aston Villa in the early matches have increased the intensity of the final stage, and Arsenal are also worried about the possibility of being knocked out of the top 5.
In round 37, Arsenal will face direct opponent Newcastle (10:30 p.m. on May 18), which will be decisive for the chances of both teams.
Arsenal will qualify for the Champions League if they win. Then the final match against Southampton will no longer have any meaning.
In case of defeating Emirates, Newcastle will also have a ticket to the best football tournament in Europe, except for the "earthquake" in the last round (against Everton).
In the final home game at Emirates Stadium this season, Arsenal really want to give a gift to their fans. The club is calling for cheers from fans to have the most meaningful farewell.
However, Newcastle are formidable, especially in matches against strong opponents.
In the three meetings this season, between Premier League and League Cup, Eddie Howe's side have won all three. The Gunners have not even scored a goal.
With 6 competitors and 4 tickets left for the Champions League, the Premier League is more exciting than ever.
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