With a maiden Premier League title since 2004 within reach, Arsenal understands the imperative of approaching every remaining fixture with utmost seriousness. The narrow 1-0 victory over West Ham last Sunday undoubtedly cleared a significant hurdle for the club. For their final home game of the season, the Gunners are set to host a Burnley side that has been playing solely for pride for several weeks now.
Scheduled for Monday evening at 9:00 PM (French time), this encounter between the Gunners and the Clarets is not the final match of the 37th league round. The home side will be eager to, at least temporarily, re-establish a five-point lead over City before their rivals’ away trip to Bournemouth the following day.
All essential information for following the league leaders’ match, along with the latest updates on both the Gunners and the Clarets ahead of their showdown at the Emirates Stadium this Monday, May 18, is available here.
Arsenal vs Burnley: key match details
- Date: Monday, May 18
- Kick-off time: 9:00 PM (French time)
- Venue: Emirates Stadium
- Referee: Paul Tierney
- VAR: Yes
- TV Channel: Canal+ Foot
- Live Streaming: Canal+ App
- Odds: Arsenal @ 1.08 | Draw @ 9.75 | Burnley @ 24.00
Arsenal: recent developments
Despite being challenged at times by a West Ham team battling for Premier League survival, Arsenal navigated the tricky fixture with the slimmest of margins, securing a 1-0 win to keep their title destiny firmly in their own hands. The VAR-disallowed goal for the Hammers deep into stoppage time sparked considerable debate across the Channel this week, yet Arsenal remains laser-focused on their paramount domestic objective, ahead of their Champions League final later this month.
Mikel Arteta has typically shown a reluctance to alter his starting elevens in recent matches, but ongoing issues with his full-backs have necessitated changes. This trend is set to continue after 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 a defensive lineup featuring Hincapié and Mosquera on the wings. Crucial in midfield, Rice had shifted into White’s position at West Ham, compelling Arteta to reconsider his selections as the Gunners’ balance appeared to suffer without the English international’s presence.
Regardless of the chosen lineup, the team understands that another victory would significantly propel them closer to the title. It would also intensify the pressure on City before their match the following day, especially given Bournemouth’s strong home form and their continued pursuit of European qualification. However, Arsenal’s primary focus must remain on their own performance. Their impressive home record against promoted clubs offers considerable confidence for this next step: the Gunners have gone 44 matches unbeaten at home against newly promoted teams (39 wins, 5 draws), including an astounding 15 consecutive victories recently. While the champagne isn’t uncorked yet, Gooners returning home might just start chilling it.
Arsenal – Probable Lineup: Raya – Hincapié, Gabriel, Saliba, Mosquera – Lewis-Skelly, Rice – Trossard, Odegaard, Saka, Gyokeres
Manager: Mikel Arteta
Burnley: recent developments
For Michael Jackson’s men, only pride is at stake. Behind them, Wolves still harbor a slim hope of avoiding a last-place finish before their descent into the Championship. One suspects the Clarets themselves possess enough ego to resist leaving England’s top flight as the bottom-ranked team, a fate they have historically avoided despite several relegations in recent years.
Without a single away victory this season against teams starting the day in 14th place or higher, Burnley’s chances of orchestrating an upset at the Emirates Stadium appear exceedingly slim. Statistics even suggest a potentially challenging outcome, particularly against a home side that might be looking to bolster 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 a staggering figure.
Burnley – Probable Lineup: Weiß – Pires, Humphreys, Estève, Tuanzebe, Walker – Anthony, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Tchaouna – Flemming
Manager: Michael Jackson
How to watch live on TV or via streaming
As the exclusive broadcaster of the Premier League in France, Canal+ will air this match on Monday, May 18, at 9:00 PM. To tune in, viewers will need to access the Canal+ Foot channel, part of the encrypted channel’s sports package. The fixture is also available on the Canal+ digital application, requiring a subscription to the aforementioned package in all instances.
Arsenal vs Burnley: head-to-head history
While Arsenal may have overcome their most formidable challenges, Burnley’s players possess strong self-belief, and with the summer transfer window approaching, some will be eager to make an impression. Therefore, it’s crucial never to underestimate any Premier League team, 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 is far more reassuring for Gooners. Burnley’s aforementioned victory in December 2020 was their sole win in 19 Premier League encounters, dating back to the early days of the Arteta era. Things have since changed, and despite a draw at the Emirates in January 2022, the most recent clashes have been decisive. Arsenal has comprehensively dominated the last three confrontations with an overwhelming aggregate score of 10-1.
Odds for Arsenal vs Burnley
- Arsenal Win @ 1.08
- Draw @ 9.75
- Burnley Win @ 24.00
