How many points do Arsenal FC need for Champions League qualification?

Arsenal’s hopes of reaching this year’s Champions League final hang in the balance, and they still have work to do in order to qualify for the competition next season.

Before the trip to Paris, Arsenal are back in Premier League action this weekend as they welcome Bournemouth to the Emirates Stadium.

Mikel Arteta has a big decision to make with regards to his team selection as he may want to rest the likes of Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice to ensure they are fresh for the second leg against PSG.

Though, that could be a risky move from the Arsenal manager for many reasons. One being that the Cherries are more than capable of leaving the Emirates with a result and the other is that Champions League qualification is far from certain.

Following a run of three draws in five Premier League games, the Gunners are looking nervously over their shoulders at Newcastle and Manchester City for the right to finish runners-up to recently crowned champions Liverpool.

As a result, with four league fixtures remaining, there is a scenario – albeit an unlikely one – where this season’s Champions League semi-finalists fail to return to European football’s top table next season if their patchy league form continues.

As things stand, a top five finish will be enough for Arsenal to qualify for next season’s Champions League.