Martin Keown predicts where Arsenal will finish

Martin Keown has played down the chances of Arsenal finishing in the Premier League’s top four this season.

The Gunners dropped more points in their bid to secure a place in next season’s Champions League competition after a 2-2 draw with rivals Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium.

Leroy Sane made the breakthrough for the visitors in the fifth minute in north London but England international Theo Walcott levelled in the 40th minute.

However, Manchester City were back in front two minutes later after Sergio Aguero beat his fellow South American David Ospina in the Arsenal goal.

Summer signing Shkodran Mustafi managed to rescue a point for the hosts but Arsenal are now seven points behind fourth-placed Manchester City after Liverpool extended their lead over the Gunners on Saturday afternoon.

Speaking to BBC Sport about Arsenal’s stalemate with Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon, Keown admitted that the Gunners have left themselves too much work to do in the top-four race.

“I think the Champions League is outside their grasp now. My gut feeling is it’s going to be too much of a task for them – I hope they prove me wrong,” Keown said.