Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits finishing fourth keeps their Champions League hopes on a knife-edge.
Wenger warned his players that the job is not yet complete, with a potentially tricky qualifier to come before they can install themselves alongside the continent's elite.
He said: "It means to us to be able to play with the top teams in Europe - that's what you want.
"It means as well that it's easier to bring in players when you have a chance to be in the Champions League - let's not forget, we are not in yet, we have to qualify and that is always a very tricky round for us.
"But at least we have a chance."