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Arsenal ramp up pressure on the top four after routing Stoke City 4-1

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A four-goal barrage sealed an away win for Arsenal and inched the club closer to fourth place in the table.

STOKE-ON-TRENT, England -- Three quick thoughts from Arsenal's 4-1 Premier League win over Stoke City on Saturday at the bet365 Stadium.

1. Arsenal ramp up pressure in top-four chase

Arsenal might just be coming good at exactly the right time. The most convincing of 4-1 victories at Stoke piles pressure on Liverpool to win at West Ham on Sunday and, should they fail, the Gunners will suddenly be in the driving seat for a top-four finish.