Arsenal are set to test the waters with a move for Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan but their lack of Champions League football may have scuppered any potential deal.Mikel Arteta's side had looked destined to secure a spot in Europe's primary competition but a monumental meltdown has seen arch-rivals Tottenham leapfrog them ahead of Sunday's end of season finale.
Two points shy of the old enemy with a vastly inferior goal difference, the Gunners are now left hoping Spurs bottle it in typical fashion to bottom-of-the-table Norwich City.But Tottenham have shown a mettle and a grit that is far different to the weak mentality of previous campaigns.
Since his arrival in November, Antonio Conte has taken 53 points from a possible 81 and Spurs look set to finish above Arsenal for a sixth consecutive season.Whilst Tottenham have soared, Arsenal have capitulated.
Thursday's damaging north London derby was compounded by a further dismal showing on Tyneside as Newcastle eased the Gunners aside - and the Champions League may not be the only thing Arsenal have missed out on in the process.
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