Hector Bellerin believes Arsenal can catch Tottenham in the final weeks of the season as the Gunners look to avoid the unenviable record of being the first Arsene Wenger side to finish below their north London rivals.
Spurs have not finished a campaign above Arsenal in the Premier League since 1995. However with two games remaining of the season the league’s second placed side seem well-placed to do just that. Tottenham hold a three point advantage over Arsenal but a goal difference 14 better than that of the Gunners effectively push Spurs’ advantage up to four points.
However consecutive draws against West Brom and Chelsea have given Arsenal an opportunity to eat into Spurs’ lead and, with just two points required for Arsene Wenger’s side to once again earn a top four finish, Bellerin is looking up and believes Tottenham can be caught.
“Obviously, as a team we want to finish as high as we can, and in a good moment to be ready for next season,” he told Sky Sports. “We've got to start with these three points at the Etihad and the team is really focused on that.”
“As an Arsenal player there is always that motivation [to beat Tottenham]. It's something the fans would probably be looking forward to. As players, we need to fight for it as well.
“It doesn't only depend on us of course. We know they have their games to play and have to win them as well so we'll do our end of the job and we're going to hope for the best.”
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Arsenal will guarantee at least third place with victory over Manchester City on Sunday whilst even a draw would likely be enough to ensure a 19th season of involvement in the Champions League.
