Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailArsene Wenger could see Arsenal’s pre-season plans thrown into chaos. The Gunners boss could end up playing a Europa League second round qualifier on July 26 - just 11 days after the World Cup final. They have got friendlies with Manchester City and Valencia in Europe pencilled in but have yet to confirm them because of the potential Europa League qualifier. UEFA confirmed on Monday that seventh in the Premier League will secure a Europa League second round qualifying place as long as Southampton do not win the FA Cup. (Image: Getty Images Europe)(Image: Getty Images Europe)(Image: REUTERS)That gives Arsenal a massive incentive to finish sixth in the Premier League while they know winning the Europa League is a passport into the Champions League.

Source: Daily Mirror April 16, 2018 21:22 UTC