Newcastle United, Chelsea and Manchester City have all received a significant boost in their Champions League aspirations without even stepping onto the pitch last night. Arsenal destroyed 3-0 Real Madrid 3-0 at the Emirates in their quarter-final first leg which is good news for all those Premier League clubs bidding to qualify for next season's elite European competition.

Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over the holders means that at least five Premier League sides will be in next year’s Champions League

If Arsenal fail to beat Real Madrid, then a win for Aston Villa, Manchester United, Tottenham or Chelsea in their respective European games would still award the Premier League their fifth spot in the Champions League.