Man City will play in the Conference League when Forest does their part against West Ham to fulfill our new goal

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Forest has given the rest of us faith that Man City will reach funny new heights under Pep Guardiola's leadership, and they are still in the running for the Champions League.  Having won seven of their last eight games, Nottingham Forest was tied for second place with Arsenal and as near to Liverpool (6 points) at the top as Newcastle sixth in mid-January. They widened the gap to seven points by the beginning of April, moving up to sixth place. No matter the level, playing in Europe is an incredible accomplishment for Nottingham Forest, who ended 17th last season with fewer than half the points they have won so far this season.  However, after a run of one win in six games allowed the more conventional (let's call them dull) competitors to enter, it will be a blow, if not a crushing one, to not qualify for the Champions League after holding one of the spots for so long of the year. With one game remaining and Forest holding a Conference League spot, it's likely that we wil...
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Arsenal requires 'unique players' as Keown is 'confident' about where funding will be allocated this summer

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Arsenal icon Martin Keown is "confident" about the areas where the Gunners will enhance this summer, believing it is necessary as "special players" can "bring things to a close". 

Arsenal secured the second position in the Premier League for the past two seasons. With a gap of 12 points from league leaders Liverpool, the Gunners find themselves in second place again, making it seem that this finish is the best they can anticipate. 

In the previous two seasons, they appeared truly able to claim the championship. This season, they have strayed from that, as injuries to key players like Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz are compounding the issues. 


Arsenal icon Keown, a three-time league winner with the club, also finished as a runner-up several times, believes that adding a top forward is necessary for the next phase of progress. 

"Certain individuals are fortunate, and their path to achievement is direct." "Not for this Arsenal squad," Keown remarked to talkSPORT. 

"I've encountered a comparable scenario." For three consecutive years, we've ended up behind Manchester United, and it's essential to reflect on this. A solid team is essential, and I believe Arsenal possesses that. The base is established. 

“Additionally, it’s all about the quality of the players.” There will be buying during the summer. However, it's been challenging towards the end of the season with four or five forwards missing. It seems that you ought to have purchased one, which is somewhat a case of hindsight. 

"However, reflecting on the previous year, Arsenal were netting a multitude of goals." These appear to be the clear spots, in the creative wide roles and centrally, and I’m confident that’s where Arsenal will focus their investment this summer. 

"Arsenal has many positive aspects." Many teams would view Arsenal and think, ‘I wish we had their defense, their goalkeeper, and their midfield.’ 

"Now it's simply the finishing touch to acquire those exceptional players, that X-factor athlete to wrap things up and secure championships." 

Recently, several prominent names have been associated with the Gunners, who will be eager to secure some elite players to assist in their title challenge next season. 


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