Arsenal Burnley Premier League: Match Preview & Odds

With the Premier League title within grasp, Arsenal must approach every remaining fixture with unwavering focus. While last Sunday’s narrow 1-0 victory at West Ham United undoubtedly cleared a significant hurdle, the Gunners now prepare for their final home game of the season against a Burnley side playing solely for pride.

This Monday evening encounter, kicking off at 9:00 PM French time, is a pivotal moment for Arsenal. They aim to establish, at least temporarily, a five-point lead over Manchester City before their rivals visit Bournemouth the following day. All eyes will be on the Emirates Stadium as the league leaders face the Clarets this May 18th.

arsenal vs burnley: key match details

Date: Monday, May 18th
Kick-off Time: 9:00 PM (French time)
Venue: Emirates Stadium
Referee: Paul Tierney
VAR: Yes
TV Channel: Canal+ Foot
Live Stream: Canal+ App
Odds: Arsenal @ 1.08 | Draw @ 9.75 | Burnley @ 24.00

arsenal: latest team news

Arsenal endured a challenging encounter against a resilient West Ham team fighting for survival, ultimately securing a vital 1-0 win to keep their title destiny in their own hands. The controversial VAR decision to disallow a late equalizer for the Hammers dominated headlines across the Channel this week. However, Arsenal remains firmly fixed on their primary objective: securing the Premier League title before their Champions League final later this month.

Manager Mikel Arteta has typically favored a consistent starting eleven, but recent defensive injuries have forced his hand. This fixture will be no exception, as Ben White sustained a knee injury against West Ham, ruling him out for the remainder of the season and potentially jeopardizing his World Cup participation with the Three Lions. On the left flank, Ricardo Calafiori also had to withdraw at the London Stadium, leading to expectations of Hincapié and Mosquera featuring in the full-back positions. Crucially, Declan Rice, who shifted to cover for White against West Ham, will likely return to his vital midfield role, given the noticeable imbalance his absence created for the Gunners.

Regardless of the lineup, the team understands that another victory will bring them significantly closer to the coveted trophy. It would also intensify the pressure on Manchester City ahead of their match against Bournemouth, a team known for its strong home record and ongoing pursuit of European qualification. Arsenal’s focus, however, must remain entirely on their own performance. Their formidable home record against promoted clubs offers considerable confidence for this next step: the Gunners have not lost at home to a newly promoted side in 44 matches (39 wins, 5 draws), including 15 consecutive victories. While the champagne remains corked, Gooners might just be chilling it for later.

Arsenal – Probable Lineup: Raya – Hincapié, Gabriel, Saliba, Mosquera – Lewis-Skelly, Rice – Trossard, Odegaard, Saka, Gyokeres

Manager: Mikel Arteta

burnley: latest team news

For Michael Jackson’s Burnley squad, only pride is at stake. Trailing them, Wolverhampton Wanderers still harbor a faint hope of avoiding the very bottom spot before relegation to the Championship. There’s little doubt the Clarets possess their own ego and will be eager to avoid exiting England’s top flight as the last-place team, a fate they have historically avoided despite previous relegations.

Having failed to win an away match this season against teams currently ranked 14th or lower, Burnley’s chances of an upset at the Emirates Stadium appear slim. Statistics even suggest a potentially challenging evening against a home side that will be keen to boost its goal difference.

The Lancashire club has conceded at least two goals in six of their last away fixtures. Their total of 45 goals conceded on the road this season is alarmingly high.

Burnley – Probable Lineup: Weiß – Pires, Humphreys, Estève, Tuanzebe, Walker – Anthony, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Tchaouna – Flemming

Manager: Michael Jackson

where to watch live on tv or stream?

Canal+, the exclusive broadcaster of the Premier League in France, will air this match on Monday, May 18th, at 9:00 PM. Viewers can tune into Canal+ Foot, part of the channel’s sports package. The fixture is also accessible via the Canal+ digital application, requiring the aforementioned subscription.

arsenal vs burnley: head-to-head history

While Arsenal may have overcome their toughest recent challenge, Burnley’s players will undoubtedly possess a sense of self-worth, with some looking to impress ahead of the summer transfer window. It’s crucial never to underestimate any Premier League side, a lesson Arsenal knows well when facing the Clarets. At the Emirates, Burnley has managed to avoid defeat in two of their last three visits (1 win, 1 draw)!

However, the overall historical record offers much more comfort to Gooners. That aforementioned victory, in December 2020, was Burnley’s sole win in 19 Premier League encounters against Arsenal. This now feels like ancient history, dating back to the early days of Mikel Arteta’s tenure.

Circumstances have evolved significantly. Despite a draw at the Emirates in January 2022, recent clashes have been decisively one-sided. Arsenal has dominated the last three meetings with a commanding aggregate score of 10-1.