Juventus have been hit by a 10-point deduction – boosting Arsenal’s Champions League hopes.

The Italian giants dropped out of the Serie A top four as a result of the penalty.

And it means that failing to beat AC Milan on Sunday will end their hope of Champions League qualification for next season – and ensure the Gunners will be in the second seeding pot for the group stage draw in August.

The final verdict by Italian FA Court of Appeal is the latest development in a long-running saga.