The 2-0 victory over West Ham had propelled Aston Villa into 5th place, just one point behind Tottenham for that coveted Champions League spot.
Leon Fischer felt the weight of expectation, but also the exhilarating thrill of being so close to their goal. Only two matches left in the Premier League season.
TV Sports News - Premier League Title Race & European Battle
"What an incredible end to the Premier League season!" the pundit on screen declared, a graphic of the top of the table flashing behind him.
"Arsenal have already clinched the title, a truly dominant performance this year. But the battle for the remaining European spots, and especially that final Champions League qualification place, is absolutely electrifying!"
The league table, updated after the latest round of games:
Arsenal (Champions) - 87 points
Manchester City - 76 points
Liverpool - 75 points
Tottenham - 68 points
Aston Villa - 67 points
Chelsea - 61 points
Brighton - 56 points
