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ARSENAL'S TOP FOUR HOPES OVER, CHELSEA QUALIFY FOR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Afnews Editor

May 05, 2019

Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Brighton on Sunday, means the Gunners will all but finish outside the top four this season.

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Unai Emery's men needed to win their last home fixture of the season, to stand any chance going into the final round of games.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave the hosts an early lead, thanks to a controversial penalty.

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Brighton were awarded their own spot kick in the second half and Glenn Murray made no mistakes from 12 yards.

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The result leaves Arsenal with 67 points and means that Chelsea have sealed their place in the Champions League, having accrued 71 points in third place.

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Spurs, who are in fourth place, have 70 points but a much better goals difference than their North London rivals.

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