Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has admitted Arsene Wenger's side will struggle to finish in the Champions League qualification places and has tipped them for a 'long season ahead.'
Arsenal have not been in good form of late, winning just one of their last four Premier League fixtures.
They are currently in sixth position in the league, five points behind Liverpool who occupy the last Champions League spot.
Former Gunners defender Keown admitted he cannot see them breaking into the top-four and believes their only hope of playing in Europe's best competition next season is if they win the Europa League.