Arsenal could face a nightmare scenario of finishing in the top four but not qualifying for the Champions League.The Gunners have improved their chances of finishing in the position behind the trio of Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea after three straight wins, including Sunday's 3-2 victory over Watford. Meanwhile, their nearest rivals Manchester United suffered a disastrous derby defeat to Pep Guardiola's side and the Hammers came up short against the Reds at Anfield. The north Londoners are sitting in fourth a point clear of Ralf Rangnick's Red Devils having played three games fewer. If United win the Champions League and West Ham win the Europa League - and neither finish in the top four - then only the top three in the Premier League would qualify for the Champions League.This is because of a change in UEFA regulations back in 2013, which states no more than five teams from the same league can compete in Europe's elite competition.

 Arsenal could face a nightmare scenario of finishing in the top four but not qualifying for the Champions League.The Gunners have improved their chances of finishing in the position behind the trio of Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea after three straight wins, including Sunday's 3-2 victory over Watford.

Meanwhile, their nearest rivals Manchester United suffered a disastrous derby defeat to Pep Guardiola's side and the Hammers came up short against the Reds at Anfield.The north Londoners are sitting in fourth a point clear of Ralf Rangnick's Red Devils having played three games fewer.

If United win the Champions League and West Ham win the Europa League - and neither finish in the top four - then only the top three in the Premier League would qualify for the Champions League.This is because of a change in UEFA regulations back in 2013, which states no more than five teams from the same league can compete in Europe's elite competition.