Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says they can bridge the gap on Manchester City and Liverpool next season with "hard work".
Wenger believes can be clawed back when the action kicks off again in August.
"You know, seven points is nothing. It is two games," said Wenger, who could have England midfielder Jack Wilshere back from a fractured foot.
"But on the other hand, every team of the top four will be frustrated because you will think, 'Ah, we could have got this point and if we had done it, we would win the league'. If you look at Chelsea or Liverpool, they will say the same.
"We have to continue to develop as a team. We have bridged a big gap (from 2012/13) and we want to be better next season.
"How can we do that? We have hard work in the summer to achieve that."
