'Exceptional attitude' rewarded for Arsene

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hailed the “exceptional attitude and determination” of his players after they secured a top-four finish in the Barclays Premier League at the expense of arch rivals Tottenham with a 1-0 win at Newcastle.

Central defender Laurent Koscielny stabbed home from close range seven minutes after the break at St James’ Park to ensure the Gunners ended the season a point ahead of Spurs, leaving Wenger beaming.