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Opta reveal updated top five prediction - and it's bad news for Aston Villa despite crunch Bournemouth win

Arsenal are almost guaranteed a top five finish while Aston Villa have just a 34 per cent chance of qualifying for next season's Champions League, according to Opta's latests statistics.

The Gunners, who crashed out of the competition to Paris Saint-Germain mid-week, sit in second with 67 points, albeit 15 behind already crowned champions Liverpool, and have a 99.7 per cent chance of qualifying, Opta's estimations say.

They travel to Arne Slot's side on Sunday before facing Newcastle and Southampton and know just two points, barring a freak goal difference swing, will secure a top five finish.