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Arsenal legend Parlour: Burnley deserve sixth-placed finish

With Arsenal struggling to hold off Burnley to finish sixth in the Premier League, former midfielder Ray Parlour believes they deserve to finish seventh.

While the Gunners are in good form at the Emirates, they have one of the worst away records in the division. They have not won a single away game since the new year.

"Arsenal have not been good enough this season," Parlour said to talkSPORT.

"They have been poor away from home and their form in the Premier League has not been good enough for Arsenal's standards. That's a real worry for Arsenal fans.

"The Atletico Madrid game is absolutely massive to get into the Champions League next year, and if they play like they have been playing away from home, they'll get beaten over the two legs.

"Do Burnley deserve to finish higher? The league doesn't lie. If Burnley do finish above Arsenal in the table, they deserve to, yes. Simple.

"It could go down to the game at the Emirates. Burnley will go there with nothing to lose and will have a real go.

"I'm sure there'll be more empty seats at the Emirates towards the end of the season, and maybe they can take advantage of that."

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