Arsenal and Tottenham’s Premier League run-ins revealed as top-four race heats up – and it’s bad news for the Gunners

NORTH LONDON rivals Tottenham and Arsenal are going head-to-head for a top-four finish in the Premier League.

Antonio Conte's men currently occupy the fourth and final Champions League place after an emphatic 5-1 win over Newcastle on Sunday.

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The win lifts Spurs onto 54 points with just eight games to go.

Arsenal are also on 54 points but failed to recapture fourth after an embarrassing 3-0 away defeat to Crystal Palace on Monday night.

Goals by Jean-Philippe Mateta, Jordan Ayew and Wilfried Zaha sealed a historic win for Patrick Vieira's side.

The Gunners do have a game in hand over their rivals, but having games in hand doesn't necessarily mean they'll pick up points.

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Key player Kieran Tierney's season could be over after returning from the international break with an injury.

The Scotland international picked up a knee problem which will likely require surgery.

And his replacement, Nuno Tavares, ran around like a headless chicken before being hooked at half-time against Crystal Palace.

Midfielder Thomas Partey was also forced off through injury, posing a real threat to Arsenal's top-four push.

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Arteta's side arguably have the tougher final fixtures of the season compared to Tottenham.

Arsenal still have to play Chelsea, Manchester United, West Ham AND Tottenham.

The Gunners also have tough fixtures against Brighton, Southampton, Leeds, Newcastle and Everton.

Whereas Spurs, in terms of playing top-six clubs, have Liverpool and Arsenal left to go.

Conte's men could however drop points to Aston Villa, Brighton, Brentford, Leicester, Burnley and Norwich.

There is also a possibility of both North London clubs finishing inside the Champions League spots.

European champions Chelsea are just five points ahead of Tottenham and Arsenal.

Chelsea were beaten 4-1 by league newcomers Brentford last time out.

Off-pitch turmoil surrounding the sale of the club could also spill onto the pitch and potentially disrupt Thomas Tuchel's team's season.