Champions League qualification is beyond Arsenal this season, according to Ray Parlour, who insists that "sixth place is probably the best they can get".
Arsenal have endured a nightmare start to their latest campaign, with the optimism created by an FA Cup and Community Shield double quickly giving way to fear of being dragged into a relegation battle.
Mikel Arteta's men slipped to 15th in the Premier League standings earlier this month after a seven-match winless streak, as struggles for cutting edge in the final third and lapses of concentration in defence undermined the Spanish manager's strategic approach.