With 4 games left in the Premier League 2021-22 season, although the title battle is the most important, one could argue that the battle for a fourth Champions League spot has a longer-term significance, Arsenal have not won the Champions League for 5 consecutive seasons, they desperately need additional financial support, and the attractiveness of the transfer market to take Arteta's plans to the next level.
Despite Arsenal's ups and downs under Arteta's leadership, the strong tactical awareness he has built up, combined with his clear command in the dressing room, suggests that Arsenal can achieve something special at Arsenal if he has enough time and enough momentum to move forward.
As for Tottenham, it's hard to imagine Conte staying if the club can't be placed in 4th place, which could also lead to Harry Kane seeking a transfer again. Spurs seem to be forever teetering on the brink of detachment from the elite. Economically, both Arsenal and Tottenham Are one level lower than the other 4 teams in the so-called Big 6, and the longer they stay outside the Champions League, the harder it will be to compete with other teams, as long as United work together.
Inevitably, attention quickly turned to the North London derby at Tottenham Stadium, but that didn't necessarily determine who would finish 4th. Their respective fixture lists suggest conte's side may have an advantage. Arsenal's 3-game winning streak owes a lot to the influence of Ernenni, who, along with Chaka, brought up an offensive rhythm in midfield, which is a good compromise as there are no Partey at the moment.
However, once Arsenal beat Leeds United, considering their speed makes them the most positive in most of the games, they should do so and they could be beaten by Newcastle and Everton in the last two games and they will face ever-present a life-and-death challenge for Everton. Their 1-0 wins over Chelsea and Manchester United were based on this simple strategy, which was enough to win at least one point against the Gunners.
On the face of it, Spurs face bigger challenges, starting with this weekend's game against Liverpool. However, Conte focused on playing a draw to grab the attention of opponents and then attack vertically behind them, Klopp's high-pressure pressing, which was very susceptible to kane and Son Heung-min, giving Son a chance to repeat what Tottenham's 3-2 victory over Manchester City had achieved.
If Tottenham win the game, they could build enough momentum to beat Burnley and then easily score 3 points against relegated Norwich on the final day. If, as predicted, Arsenal equalised in both games against Newcastle and Everton and Tottenham won all, then a draw in the North London derby would be enough to put Tottenham in the top 4.
Of course, the victory of any club is likely to be a six-point difference, and the losing side will not be able to win back. However, a draw seems to be the most likely outcome, as neither coach is willing to take too many risks. Conte is particularly good at defending and he will use any tactics necessary to remove the sting from the game. Arteta, meanwhile, will be wary of Tottenham's threats in attacking transitions, avoiding a bold attack at the back and instead making long passes on the flanks.
We should expect 1 game to be fairly cautious, as both well-trained teams refused to lose. When the game is clearly in danger of falling into chaos, Chelsea's 4-2 win over Arsenal will remind Arteta how easy it is for him to concede a goal with a direct pass and a tight draw when the final whistle rings out that would be a good result for the visiting arsenal. But given the progress of other games, that could give Spurs the initiative.