As Arsenal continues its determined pursuit of a first Premier League title since 2004, every remaining fixture holds immense significance. The narrow 1-0 triumph over West Ham United last Sunday undoubtedly navigated a major potential pitfall. For their final home match of the season, the Gunners welcome a Burnley side whose primary motivation in recent weeks has been to salvage some pride.
Scheduled for Monday evening at 9:00 PM (French time), this encounter between the Gunners and the Clarets is not the concluding fixture of the 37th matchday. The hosts will be eager to, at least temporarily, re-establish a five-point lead over Manchester City before their rivals’ away trip to Bournemouth the following day.
Here is all the essential information to follow the league leaders’ crucial contest, along with the latest updates on both Arsenal and Burnley ahead of their showdown at the Emirates Stadium this Monday, May 18th.
arsenal vs. burnley: key match details
- Date: Monday, May 18th
- Kick-off Time: 9:00 PM (French time)
- Stadium: Emirates Stadium
- Referee: Paul Tierney
- VAR: Yes
- TV Channel: Canal+ Foot
- Live Streaming: Canal+ Application
- Match Odds: Arsenal @ 1.08 | Draw @ 9.75 | Burnley @ 24.00
arsenal: recent developments
Despite facing moments of pressure from a West Ham team battling for survival, Arsenal skillfully navigated the challenge, securing a crucial 1-0 victory to keep their title destiny firmly in their own hands. While the VAR’s decision to disallow a late Hammers goal sparked considerable debate across the Channel this past week, Arsenal remains laser-focused on their paramount domestic objective, ahead of the Champions League final later this month.
Mikel Arteta has generally favored consistency in his starting elevens, but recent issues with his full-backs have necessitated changes. This trend is set to continue as Ben White sustained a knee injury against West Ham, ruling him out for the remainder of the season and potentially impacting his availability for the World Cup 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. Declan Rice, a vital presence in midfield, had shifted to White’s position against West Ham, prompting Arteta to re-evaluate his options, as the Gunners’ balance appeared to suffer without the English international in his usual role.
Regardless of the chosen lineup, the squad understands that another victory would significantly propel them closer to the championship. Such a result would exert additional pressure on Manchester City before their match the next day, especially considering Bournemouth’s strong home form and their ongoing pursuit of European qualification. However, Arsenal’s sole focus must remain on their own performance, and their impressive home record against promoted clubs provides a strong foundation of confidence for this next hurdle. The Gunners have remained unbeaten in 44 home matches against newly promoted teams (39 wins, 5 draws – including 15 consecutive victories recently). While the champagne is not yet flowing, Gooners might just start chilling it upon returning home.
Arsenal – Probable Lineup: Raya – Hincapié, Gabriel, Saliba, Mosquera – Lewis-Skelly, Rice – Trossard, Odegaard, Saka, Gyokeres
Coach: Mikel Arteta
burnley: recent developments
For Michael Jackson’s men, only honor is truly on the line. Behind them, Wolverhampton Wanderers still harbor a faint hope of avoiding the very last position before relegation to the Championship. It is widely expected that the Clarets themselves possess enough pride to avoid exiting the English top flight as the bottom-placed team, a fate the club has never suffered despite multiple relegations in recent years.
Having failed to secure an away victory this season against teams starting the matchday in 14th place or higher, Burnley’s chances of orchestrating an upset at the Emirates are slim. The statistics even suggest a potentially difficult outcome against a home side that will be keen to improve its goal difference.
The Lancashire club has conceded at least two goals in six of their recent away fixtures. Their total of 45 goals conceded on the road this season is notably high.
Burnley – Probable Lineup: Weiß – Pires, Humphreys, Estève, Tuanzebe, Walker – Anthony, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Tchaouna – Flemming
Coach: Michael Jackson
where to watch live on tv or stream
Canal+, the exclusive broadcaster of the Premier League in France, will air this fixture on Monday, May 18th, at 9:00 PM. Viewers can tune into the Canal+ Foot channel, part of the sports package offered by the encrypted network. The match will also be 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 be driven by professional pride, and with the summer transfer window approaching, some will be eager to impress. It is crucial never to underestimate any team in the Premier League, 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 far more reassurance for Gooners. That aforementioned victory, in December 2020, stands as their sole win in 19 Premier League confrontations. This now belongs to a bygone era, marking the early stages of the Arteta tenure.
Circumstances have evolved, and despite a draw at the Emirates in January 2022, the most recent encounters have been decisive. Arsenal has dominated the last three clashes with an emphatic aggregate score of 10-1.
match odds for arsenal vs. burnley
Arsenal Win @ 1.08
Draw @ 9.75
Burnley Win @ 24.00
The provided odds are accurate at the time of writing and may fluctuate before kick-off. Please gamble responsibly; 18+.
