Here's how Arsenal could finish in the top four and still not get Champions League football next season

By Mark White
published

Arsenal are suddenly in the driving seat for the top four – but are they going to miss out on Champions League football?

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta
(Image credit: PA)

Arsenal haven't played Champions League football since Kylian Mbappe was at Monaco. The Gunners have perhaps their best chance in years to correct that this season, too – but only if results go their way.

As established in 2013, there's still the possibility that the Gunners might not be rewarded with the competition for a top-four place. It could all depend on Manchester United and West Ham.

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Mark White
Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.