Arsenal has already qualified for the champions League competition next season no doubt but there is a big difference between them finishing 2nd and 3rd position in the league which is why they need to defeat Newcastle United in their next match before playing against the bottom place team Southampton. The record will have it that 2024/2025 season Arsenal finished 2nd, even though there will be no additional bonus attached to it but history will never forget this record.
Arsenal and Newcastle both have six players on injury, they'll be no excuses this time, whoever wins deserves it, and the game would be tough to predict, except for the absence of Merino, Arsenal would have been top priority in winning the match and secure the 2nd position. But, what matters is that the two teams are heading to the champions league. However, if Arsenal don't sit at the second place, then News castle will be there, it's not new, just that Arteta's hardwork this season won't make much meaning anymore.
Arsenal fans should make good use of this information so that when they lose against Newcastle United they won't use injury as an excuse to why they lost. Newcastle United should win against Arsenal in the game so that Arsenal will learn how to start the season well and end it will and stop repeating the same mistake every season.
Don't be surprised to see Newcastle United finishing in the second position ahead of Arsenal this season, Arsenal is known for dropping points when they need it most I believe they will also lose against Newcastle United.