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Bernd Leno says Arsenal will be targeting fifth spot and Champions League place if Manchester City are banned from Europe with German keeper raring to get playing again

Bernd Leno says Arsenal will be seeking to capitalise on Manchester City's potential Champions League ban by finishing fifth in the Premier League.

The Gunners resume their campaign with a visit to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday as they look to lift themselves from their present lowly position of ninth.

City will discover next month whether their two-year ban from European competition, handed to them by UEFA after breaches of Financial Fair Play rules, has been upheld following an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Bernd Leno pictured in Arsenal's friendly match against Brentford ahead of the season restart
It's been a frustrating campaign for the Gunners, currently a lowly ninth in the standings

It's been a frustrating campaign for the Gunners, currently a lowly ninth in the standings

Pep Guardiola's side are currently second in the table and, assuming they finish in the top four, their Champions League place will go to the team in fifth.