Inspiration from a 0-0 game - In theory, Arsenal may not be able to play in the UEFA Champions League next season

How has Arteta been doing in recent years? You have to say from the perspective of the trophy, except for the Community Shield, which is worthless, Arteta has almost zero income in Arsenal in recent years. But evaluating a coach's job cannot be considered only by trophy; at least, Arsenal has long become a second-tier Premier League team in the past few years and cannot play in the Champions League for 7 years. Arteta brought Arsenal back to the Champions League last season and reached the semi-finals this season, which is a huge improvement. And don’t forget that from the 22 to 23 seasons, Arsenal was expected to win the Premier League championship for a time, but the chain was lost at the last moment, but the runner-up was already a long-lost result for Arsenal.

In short, under the Premier League ecosystem in recent years, Arsenal seems to have firmly remained in the Champions League and can continue to represent the Premier League in the Champions League. Thinking about the gray era when they were abandoned by the Champions League for eight consecutive years, it can be said that under the leadership of Arteta, the Gunners have gradually entered a small golden age.

Of course, Arsenal is a little embarrassed since playing this season. Comparing the top few in the Premier League, except for Arsenal, each team has either won the championship, such as Liverpool Newcastle United, or is striving for the championship, such as Manchester City and Chelsea. Even Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, which are ranked low, are competing for the Europa League championship. Only Arsenal is destined to gain nothing this season.

Yes, trophy cannot be considered, and the Champions League seat is equally important. But the question is, is Arsenal’s Champions League seat really 100% insured?

Perhaps, Arsenal has been in second place for a long time, and people have long agreed to their qualifying for the Champions League. Moreover, it is highly likely that Arsenal can be shortlisted for the Champions League next season. But in theory, they still have the possibility of not being able to play in the Champions League. A 0:0 game gave such revelation.

Just ask, what kind of intention is there for a team like Southampton that has been relegated early in the remaining Premier League games?

yes. If not, they would not be able to draw Manchester City 0-0 at home.

Before Manchester City can get out of the way, they also hope to completely consolidate their Champions League place, so they definitely hope to score 3 points in this game. So what about Southampton? What does this game mean to them? If you have to say anything, it is that every time Southampton takes the ball and attacks, the fans at the scene will make lasting cheers and encouragement. Perhaps, this is the meaning.

In short, all the strong teams in the Premier League meet Southampton away, these 3 points are really not something you can get as long as you want.

Coincidentally, in the last round, Arsenal's opponent was Southampton. And, it's away game.

Can Arsenal do what Manchester City can't do? Maybe it can. But it must be admitted that there are also possibilities that cannot be done.

This season, although you can get one more place in the Premier League, the competition for Champions League seats is really rare and fierce in years. In addition to Liverpool's steady results, from second to seventh place, they are in a state of restraint and entanglement with each other. I originally thought Arsenal would not drop 100%, but now it's not that simple.

Looking at the current standings, Arsenal only has 2 points more than Manchester City and only has 6 points more than No. 7 Nottingham Forest. What's even more serious is that in the last three rounds, Arsenal was a tough battle every game. Although Liverpool won the championship ahead of schedule, there is really no reason to let Arsenal play. This is definitely the most difficult battle against Newcastle United at home, because the latter also urgently needs to consolidate its Champions League place. In the last round, he played away against Southampton. As mentioned earlier, Arsenal's three points are really not a sure win.

The only positive thing is that Chelsea and Newcastle United have to fight to the death directly, and no matter what the result is, it will make Arsenal lose one competitor. But theoretically, Arsenal may still fall to sixth and lose its qualifying for the Champions League next season.

Of course, I know that this possibility is slim. But the three most important and sensitive words are - theoretically. These three words mean that everything is possible.