Arsenal fans must forget about finishing in the top three of the Premier League this season, claims former France defender Frank Leboeuf. Arsenal have won their last four league matches and sit six points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham in fourth. The Gunners brushed aside Norwich 5-0 on Boxing Day to equal their biggest away win in the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta's young side have impressed many in recent weeks, especially following the adversity caused by the stripping of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as club captain.
But Arsenal face the toughest of tests on New Year's Day when they host Manchester City at the Emirates.
Ex-Chelsea defender Leboeuf believes Arsenal deserve praise for their recent displays and results.
He reckons they can potentially compete with Chelsea on the pitch but not across a 38-game season, claiming any hopes of a top-three finish are "fantasy".
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"Everything's going well in their perfect world but thinking that you can do much better than that and get one of the three spots at the top, that would be a complete fantasy for me."
Arsenal's home match against Wolves, which was scheduled for December 28, has been postponed due to positive COVID-19 cases in the visitors' squad.
The Gunners have a number of players of their own doubtful for the clash with City on Saturday.
Takehiro Tomiyasu, Cedric Soares, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Calum Chambers all missed the Norwich win after testing positive for coronavirus.