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Arsenal must do better against Premier League's top dogs

SPURS will count themselves unlucky to miss out on Champions League qualification for a second successive season today – but they only have themselves to blame.

Premier League 2012-2013: The season that was – in bite-sized chunks

In an era of 24-hour rolling sports news, as Arsenal's manager Arsène Wenger says: "We live in a world that needs a drama every day." There has been enough to keep Jim White of Sky Sports News shouting at the top of his voice all season long, little of it driven by pious recommendations last…

All eyes on Newcastle and Sunderland - the opponents with nothing to lose but their integrity

A united front in the North-east of England. That alone feels like something worth talking about. Two cities with a legendary rivalry will decide whether Arsène Wenger, for the first time in 16 seasons, fails to take Arsenal into the Champions' League as Tottenham pip them for fourth place in…

Another nail-biting finish for unlucky Tottenham as Arsenal look to secure Champions League place on last day

At White Hart Lane this afternoon, the home dressing-room will be no place for doubters or pessimists. For the fifth time in recent seasons, Tottenham go into the final week of the season with ambitions of reaching the Champions' League, but only once so far have they played in it. If a fatalistic…

Newcastle v Arsenal: Cheick Tiote could start

CHEICK Tiote is expected to start for Newcastle after recovering from a hamstring problem. Steven Taylor , Davide Santon and Massadio Haidara could all return to bolster the defence as goalkeeper Steve Harper plays his final game for the club.

Wigan v Aston Villa: Callum McManaman set to miss out

CALLUM McManaman misses out after suffering ankle ligament damage in the 4-1 defeat at Arsenal which sealed Wigan’s relegation.

Arsenal expect to make Champions League while Tottenham fear more pain

Arsène Wenger is convinced his side will secure a top-four finish at Newcastle but Spurs are haunted by near misses of the past The buildup to the final afternoon has exposed the lay of the land when it comes to the Premier League's only lingering conundrum. Over in Enfield the talk revolved…

Premier League fans' verdict part one: Arsenal to Norwich

Wenger looks pre-historic, post-Fergie; Moyes – leave Everton players alone; Newcastle need leader in Kevin Nolan mould • Part two: QPR to Wigan Athletic Arsenal 5/10 The last-straw loss of our best player in the summer left us with the most mediocre outfit during Arsène Wenger's…

Ashley offers £1m incentive

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley will share out £1m between the club's non-football staff if they beat Arsenal in their final game of the season on Sunday, Sky sources understand.