In the end it all proved to be quite routine for Arsenal. Any lingering doubt over securing third place were put to rest as they triumphed over West Brom at the Hawthorns aided by the slippery mits of Baggies on-loan keeper Fulop. Obviously the North London conspiracy theorists will be buzzing with that knowledge but it doesn’t draw away from the fact Arsene Wenger has achieved something deemed inconceivable 10-months ago. Obtaining automatic qualification to the Champions League was a mere pipe dream for the Gunners at the beginning of the season after losing key figures Cesc Fabregas ...

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