Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger welcomed final-day pressure on his team as they prepare for a clash at home to West Brom on Sunday.
Wenger's men are guaranteed a top-four finish in the Premier League, but need a point to secure third spot ahead of Manchester United.
"Every season, and now again, we have to focus until the last minute," the Frenchman said.
"Sometimes you would like to play a game with no pressure but finally when you have one you get bored - so at least we have to keep the concentration, and it's better.
"It's better [with the FA Cup still to play]. Always when you switch off, it is difficult to switch on again.
"You always think we will switch on but it is not like that. When you switch off it is always difficult to switch on again. It is not like when you switch on a light."
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (groin) and Mathieu Debuchy (hamstring) are back in full training, but will not be risked against Tony Pulis' side as they are not match fit.
Pulis' men are unbeaten in five and were resounding 3-0 winners at home to champions Chelsea on Monday.
West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster (knee) is out until October in the club's only major absentee.
