Arsenal Hangs by a Thread for a Champions League Berth

Yes, the Champions League is prestigious.

More importantly to Europe's big brands, it's also a significant revenue stream.

Under certain circumstances, the three largest UEFA associations can claim five spots each. Still it's wise to finish in their league's top four.

That's where Arsenal wants to be right now, with one game left in the season and a gnat's chance of moving up:

The Gunners kept themselves in the conversation, though, by taking care of business against relegated Sunderland.

Dudes took a 2-0 decision with their favorite son, Alexis Sánchez, scoring both goals.

It took long enough, as in 72 minutes before he and Mesut Özil combined to break the growing tension in the stands:

Not exactly breathing room, but it'd do for the time being.

Sánchez gave Gunner Nation reason to exhale nine minutes later when the Black Cats' defense bumbled and stumbled for the second time, allowing Olivier Giroud to execute a spectacular short-range cross:

Arsenal closes the Premiership season by hosting pesky Everton. Even if they ring that one up, they'll have to hope for a miracle on Merseyside.

The 'Pool hosts relegated Middlesbrough.

Good luck with that.