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Freddie Ljungberg: 'Arsenal shouldn't celebrate fourth place'

Ljungberg: 'Arsenal shouldn't celebrate fourth place'
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Former Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg claims that Arsene Wenger's side should not be celebrating finishing in fourth place.

Former Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has claimed that the current side should not be celebrating a fourth-place finish.

The Gunners saw off a tough challenge from rivals Tottenham Hotspur to secure Champions League qualification, sparking scenes of jubilation at the end of the season.

However, Ljungberg believes that it did not warrant a celebration, insisting that he is of the opinion that no trophies mean a failure.

"I'm not too happy about them celebrating fourth place," the Swede told reporters.

"I'm from the old school where, if you don't win a trophy every year, then it is a big failure.

"We will see what happens in the summer and hopefully Arsenal will have a better team next season."

Ljungberg spent nine years at Arsenal from 1998 to 2007, winning two Premier League titles and three FA Cups.

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