the fact theyve qualified for the CL (min of 4th place required) for every year Wenger has been in charge makes them a top 4 club mate. They cannot be judged on this season because its not finished. Even if they finish outside for the top 4, for the 1st time in 15 odd years, thats a blip. Its why Liverpool were, up until very recently, still considered a top 4 club. Took them 3 years of being out of the CL league for people to realise they were no longer a top 4 club, and Spurs have to finish in the top for over several seasons to prove they are a top four club. Im pretty sure they were in a similar position this time last year too, no?