Arsenal secured a vital 2-1 victory during Sunday’s Premier League clash against Leeds United.
Hale End academy graduate Eddie Nketiah netted a first-half brace, demonstrating his pressing ability when he dispossessed Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier to score his first before a delicate left-footed finish made it 2-0 to the home side.
Jesse Marsch’s side did bag a consolidation goal through Spanish defender Diego Llorente but the Gunners were able to hold onto their lead and clinch a fourth successive league victory.
The north Londoners are currently just one point behind third-placed Chelsea and they also sit four points clear of local rivals Tottenham Hotspur, who they play on Thursday night.
London compares Arsenal’s final three fixtures to their two London rivals as the race for a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League heats up.
The North London Derby is finally approaching, almost four months after it originally was originally scheduled to play.
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A win for Mikel Arteta’s men would guarantee a place in the top four.
A win certainly won’t come easy, especially when you consider that the Gunners haven’t won away against Spurs in seven years.
The Lillywhites have looked a much better team in big games since the arrival of Antonio Conte, defeating Manchester City earlier this year whilst also clinching a 1-1 draw away to Liverpool on Saturday evening.
Thursday night will be Antonio Conte’s first north London derby and Spurs fans will be desperate to avenge September’s 3-1 defeat at the Emirates Stadium when Nuno Espirito Santo was in charge.
Arsenal’s last away game of the season is due to take place in just over a week’s time when Arteta and Co travel to St. James‘ Park to take on Newcastle United.
The Gunners have won their last eight matches against the Magpies – although the Tyneside-based club have been one of the most in-form teams in the league since Eddie Howe took over the managerial reins from Steve Bruce earlier this season.
Everything at both ends of the table could come down to the final day of the season.
Everton are currently locked in a relegation battle with Burnley and Leeds United and the Toffees boast a solid record against Arsenal – winning their last three outings.
The Gunners will hope that they have already secured a place in next season’s Champions League by May 22nd, especially when you consider that both Tottenham and Chelsea play teams that are already relegated on the final day.
Everton currently sit 17th after recent victories against the Blues and Leicester City, also boasting a game in hand on their relegation rivals.
Tottenham’s finalthree Premier League fixtures.