Tottenham Hotspur looked to have jeopardised their top four spot this weekend as they lost their cool and dropped points against Bournemouth.
Despite controlling the early chances through Dele Alli and Lucas Moura, Spurs shot themselves in the foot once again as Heung Min Son and Juan Foyth were both issued straight red cards either side of half time.
A nine-man Tottenham almost battled to a point against the Cherries, but an injury-time header from Nathan Ake broke Lilywhite hearts.
This gave Chelsea the chance to leapfrog Spurs today, with the Blues did with aplomb, beating Watford 3-0.
It looked as if it would go down to the last day, with Spurs likely needing a win to secure Champions League football for next season.
However, Manchester United drew 1-1 to Huddersfield in the 14:00 kick off, leaving it mathematically impossible for the Red Devils to catch Spurs in fourth.
Not to be out-bottled, Arsenal then also drew 1-1 to Brighton at home, all but handing a top-four spot to Tottenham.
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Only an unlikely change in goal difference would save the Gunners now, something that Jan Vertonghen was very pleased about.
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