Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud rates Champions League qualification ahead of winning the FA Cup.

The Gunners can extend their lead over Everton in the race for fourth place to four points with victory over Newcastle on Monday night.

"I think that if we finish fourth, that will be a successful season," said France forward Giroud.

"And the FA Cup, if we win, would be a bonus. I hope for qualification for the Champions League, but also for the FA Cup.

"Will the Cup final be the most important match of the season? There are three league matches left that are all as important.

"They are important, because of fourth place and the Champions League. We have closed the book on the FA Cup, we will open it again on May 17."