Arsenal Miss Out of Champions League Spots.       Arsenal have set a new record high of 75 points for the team finishing fifth in the Premier League era and, while they have always done ‘just enough’ in previous seasons, failure to win in key games against the top six and bore draws at home to the likes of Middlesbrough have cost Wenger’s side their Champions League spot that they became so accustomed to over the past two decades.
What are the main reasons behind Arsenal’s fifth-placed finish? Goal has picked our the biggest goings on at Emirates Stadium this season and delved into why they fell short in the title race and subsequently chase for a top four spot. Arsene Wenger’s final post-match press conference of the season at Emirates Stadium came to a climatic end following Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Everton. The Frenchman had once again refused to open up on his contract situation but hinted at underlying issues which have contributed to the Gunners inconsistent form and eventual fifth placed finish in the league.                                                                                                                                        19 seasons, Arsenal end 2016-17 in fifth after Liverpool overcame Middlesbrough 3-0 to seal the all-important fourth place. Everton finish seventh in Ronald Koeman's first campaign in charge.

Arsenal were hanging on prior to their third goal, but began the match brightly and were ahead as Mesut Ozil combined with Ramsey and found space on the left byline, where he squared for Danny Welbeck.

The striker somehow contrived to send the ball away from goal from three yards, but his blushes were spared as it fell perfectly for Bellerin to rifle home into the unguarded net.

The Gunners suffered a setback just six minutes later, though, with Koscielny dismissed for his reckless challenge as Valencia raced away down the right.

Koeman introduced Ross Barkley in place of Tom Davies to exploit the extra space available, but within two minutes Arsenal doubled their advantage with another touch of fortune.

Sanchez's shot from outside the box struck Welbeck and, as the Everton defence appeared to stop, the forward had time to tee up Sanchez to tap home with Joel Robles stranded.