Arsene Wenger: Spurs deserve their Champions League chance

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Spurs' victory away to Manchester City in midweek secured Harry Redknapp's men a place in the top four, and with it a chance to play in Europe's elite club competition for the first time since 1962.

Indeed, should the Gunners - who have lost their last three away games, ending any title hopes - suffer a home defeat to Europa League finalists Fulham at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, then Spurs could yet sneak into third spot, and with it secure automatic entry into the group stages of the Champions League.

Wenger, though, feels the White Hart Lane side have earned their shot at the big time, having also recorded impressive victories over both Arsenal and Chelsea in recent weeks.

"Yes of course, Spurs are in the Champions League on merit, you are never there by coincidence," Wenger said.

"They managed to beat us, to beat Chelsea, and also after a massive disappointment of losing the FA Cup semi-final.

"Straight away they had an opportunity to put it right against us and that brought up the level of confidence again, they have finished the season on a high.

"When you beat Arsenal, you beat Chelsea, you beat Manchester City, you deserve it."