Aston Villa-Arsenal Preview (The Associated Press)

Arsenal know they are returning to the Champions League for a 19th consecutive season, and they need a point off rock-bottom Aston Villa on Sunday at the Emirates to ensure they will directly qualify into the group stage of the European club tournament. While the widely derided "Wenger Trophy" is once again safely with Arsenal (19-11-7) as they have secured a top-four finish for the 20th straight year, there will be no new silverware in a disappointing season at the London club. The Gunners were denied a third straight FA Cup title and made another disappointing exit in the round of 16 in the Champions League, and even that only came with a late scramble to finish runners-up in their group.