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Wojciech Szczesny says Arsenal's top four failure was 'disappointing' after they lost out to rivals Tottenham but backs Mikel Arteta to return the club to the Champions League 'in another couple of years'

Wojciech Szczesny has expressed his disappointment former club Arsenal blew their chance of making the Champions League - but believes Mikel Arteta has the club on the right track.

The Gunners were four points ahead of north London rivals Tottenham in the top four race entering the final three games of the season.

But back-to-back defeats to Spurs and Newcastle saw miss out on a place in Europe's top competition despite a much-improved campaign.

Wojciech Szczesny has admitted Arsenal's top four failure was 'disappointing' after they blew a strong position to miss out on Champions League football to rivals Tottenham on the final day
Arsenal thrashed Everton 5-1 on the last day but Tottenham also won to snatch fourth place

'As a fan it was really disappointing,' said former Gunners keeper Szczesny, now at Juventus.