Arsenal manager Unai Emery has reiterated Arsenal's goal of qualifying for the Champions League this season.

The Gunners have shown flashes of brilliance this season, but their inconsistency leaves them in fifth position, one point behind Manchester United.

"Our target is clear — to play next year in the Champions League," said Emery.

"But we know it's not easy. We have two ways now — one is the Europa League and to win it is very difficult. We know it's a very big challenge, this last-32 against BATE, and then we have to win other matches.

"In the Premier League we also have the possibility to take this position to play Champions League next year. The biggest challenge for us is thinking only about the next match."