Say what you like about the 4TH Place Trophy, but it was Champions
League Qualification during those years that kept Arsenal solvent and in business.
Not exact matches
Both sides will be looking to beat one of their main rivals for the Champions
League qualification places, and the players will have to be on top of their game
during the encounter.
The 30 - year - old had developed a reputation as one of the most prolific strikers in Europe
during his time with Valencia as he bagged 24
league goals during his final season in Spain and was expected help Spurs secure Champions League qualification upon his arrival in England during the 2013 summer transfer w
league goals
during his final season in Spain and was expected help Spurs secure Champions
League qualification upon his arrival in England during the 2013 summer transfer w
League qualification upon his arrival in England
during the 2013 summer transfer window.
Roma again finished second
during Garcia's second season, with
qualification for Champions
League secured for the second consecutive season.
Despite missing out on Champions
League qualification, the Gunners boss will not look to overhaul his squad
during the summer transfer window
Liverpool and Manchester City were both able to win their respective fixtures giving the Gunners no chance of UEFA Champions
League qualification but Arsene Wenger will be buoyed by the spirit his side showed
during the match.
The result puts Arsenal back on course for
qualification out of Champions
League Group D and was in stark contrast to that which came in Wenger's 1,000 th match as Arsenal manager last season, when the Gunners were blown away 6 - 0 at Stamford Bridge
during March.
They appreciate the importance of regular Champions
League qualification for the finances of the club, who are still paying off the loan amassed
during the building of their new stadium.
The Real Madrid forward, a four - time Champions
League winner, scored 15 goals for Portugal
during their World Cup
qualification campaign.