There is no actual difference between 2nd and 3rd, both qualify us automatically for the CL.
If you qualified that by stating 2nd and 3rd are both loser placings then I'd agree. Instead you say no difference because both auto qualify for the CL. Wenger's thinking exactly. Being the best you can be? Meaningless. Doing the minimum required to achieve a financial objective? As good as a trophy.

There's a HUGE difference between 2nd and 3rd, the difference between finishing above the gypos and them finishing above us. I guess if we'd have pushed on and grabbed 2nd spot all those excuses about the gypo billions would be washed away. What a relief it must be for the board and the manager.