Arsenal promise players big reward if they finish in the top four at the end of the season

• Arsenal stars have been handed extra motivation in their push to finish in the top four at the end of the campaign
• Mikel Arteta's charges are said to have been promised cash rewards should they help the club make a return to the Champions League
• The Gunners currently sit fourth on the standings with 48 points, a point ahead of fifth-placed Man United

Arsenal players are set to be rewarded by the club should they manage to earn a top four finish at the end of the season.

The Gunners are desperate to make a return to the European elite football competition after a mini-hiatus.

The north Londoners were not involved in continental assignment this term following their underwhelming campaign last season.

Arsenal in line to qualify for the Champions League

However, Mikel Arteta's charges are in a pole position to seal a Champions League spot this season after a fine run of results.

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While they are due to face stiff competition from rivals Man United, Tottenham, and West Ham in the race to finish in the top, the Emirates outfit have a slight advantage over the three teams.

The side secured a 3-2 thrilling win over Watford at the weekend, with the vital win firing them to fourth on the standings after United faltered during their trip to the Etihad.

Arsenal now sit a point above fifth-placed United and have three matches in hand.

Arsenal to reward players if they secure Champions League football

The Daily Mail reports that Gunners stars will earn lump sum bonuses that could go as high as £500,000 if they make the top four this term.

The bonuses are understood not to be equal across the squad, with the highest set to bank an eyewatering £500k.

The publication added that such an achievement would see clauses in some contracts triggered, with weekly wages potentially increasing for some players.