Liverpool are 13 points clear of the Gunners having played just one game more, and Mikel Arteta's side simply don't look like catching up.

If that's an accurate assessment, the Champions League is the one trophy remaining to Arsenal.

Yet, last-16 opponents PSV are increasingly in a similar situation, dropping behind in the Eredivisie title race and being eliminated from the KNVB Cup on Wednesday.

PSV had led the Eredivisie for most of the season, but a run of six games with just one win has put them five points behind leaders Ajax.

But things didn't go to plan on Wednesday, as the Go Ahead Eagles raced into a 2-0 first-half lead.

Former Tottenham Hotspur winger Ivan Perisic has been in strong form lately, and he brought PSV back into the game with a penalty on the hour mark.

But it wasn't enough to avoid a cup elimination in front of their own supporters.

Arsenal fans will hope the Dutch side put all their energy into getting their own back, with the Gunners to visit Eindhoven for their Champions League last-16 first leg match next Tuesday.

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