Chelsea’s win makes third place more valuable than ever for Arsenal

Chelsea’s unlikely draw at Barcelona and their advancement to the Champions League Final means a third place finish in the English Premier League could be essential for Arsenal if they’re to make the Champions League next season. There’s now a 50 per cent chance that Chelsea’s going to lift the trophy on May 19 in Munich’s Allianz Arena. This means English teams won’t know who’s in and who’s out of next season’s tournament until a week after the domestic season ends on May 13.
However, it’s likely that Newcastle or Arsenal are going to finish in fourth with the other taking third spot. The fou...