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Arsenal hammer Everton 5-1 but still miss out on top four

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By Reuters | May 22, 2022

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May 22, 2022 Arsenal's Gabriel celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Cedric Soares and Gabriel Martinelli REUTERS

Arsenal did all they could as they hammered Everton 5-1 on Sunday but there was little air of celebration for the home fans as Tottenham Hotspur's win at Norwich City ensured that they took the final Champions League berth to leave Arsenal fifth.

A week ago this fixture promised to be dripping with jeopardy, with Arsenal still strongly in the Champions League hunt and Everton fighting for survival, but Arsenal's 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United left them needing Spurs to slip up, while Everton's 3-2 comeback win over Crystal Palace ensured their safety.

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