Arsenal were far from impressive against Sunderland but there is still reason for hope at the Emirates. Here are THREE Reasons Arsenal are still Dead Certs for the Top Four: 

Quality to Return

Wenger was without nine first teamers including Mesut Ozil, Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott. But perhaps more important is the absence of Laurent Koscielny. When these players return, expect Arsenal to push on.

January Investment

Arsene Wenger hasn't quite admitted to making a mistake in not replacing Thomas Vermaelen but has said that he will invest in his defence in January. Strengthen his defence and the Frenchman will go a long way to making his team serious challengers.

Rivals Continue to Slip Up

With Manchester United drawing to West Brom and Liverpool being held at home to Hull City, the path to the Champions League qualification is being laid smoothly for the Gunners. All they need do is put some sort of a run together.

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