Opta’s supercomputer, a machine so notable it was name-checked by Arsenal manager Arteta himself last week, still has them with a 79 per cent chance of finishing second, with City favourites to come third, Newcastle for fourth and barely anything to choose between Chelsea and Forest over who’ll complete the top five.

Newcastle United is becoming an increasingly difficult opponent for Arsenal, having bested the Gunners in a number of important matches this season. Their growing strength on and off the pitch is beginning to reflect in their performances and transfer market activity.

Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes has called on the home fans to ramp up the noise when they host Chelsea on Sunday in one of their most pivotal Premier League games this season.

With Arsenal now out of the Champions League, the one thing left to play for this season is qualifying for next season’s competition.Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty ImagesArsenal might have hoped

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has told his players winning the Carabao Cup was not enough as they plot a return to the Champions League.