Mikel Arteta has revealed the two ‘main reasons’ he believes Arsenal fell short in the Premier League title race for the third year in a row. The Gunners are on course for a third successive second-place finish in the Premier League after failing to keep pace with champions Liverpool.

Mikel Arteta insists Premier League's 'Big Six' era is over in new Arsenal warning - Gunners boss expects next season to be even more difficult as he seeks to finally end trophy drought

Mikel Arteta believes the traditional big six debate is over and nobody can be assured of Champions League qualification next season.Newcastle United travel to the Emirates to take on an Arsenal side they have beaten three times this season.