ARSENAL are taking on Burnley RIGHT NOW as they look to win a fifth successive Premier League game.
The Gunners are currently on stunning run which includes a 3-1 victory against league leaders Liverpool, and a 6-0 demolition on West Ham.
While 19th place Burnley haven’t earned three points since their Fulham triumph back in December – shipping 15 goals in that time.
- Kick-off time: 3pm GMT
- Live stream/TV: Not televised in the UK due to 3pm blackout
- Burnley XI: Trafford; Delcroix, Esteve, O’Shea, Assignon; Odobert, Brownhill, Berge, Ramsey; Fofana, Amdouni
- Arsenal XI: Raya; Kiwior, Gabriel, Saliba, White; Havertz, Rice, Odegaard; Martinelli, Trossard, Saka.
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Burnley 0-3 Arsenal
48. Odegaard threads the ball in between the defenders for Saka.
He twists and turns and then gets a shot off at the near post with his weaker right foot.
The ball flashes past Trafford to put this game to bed.
Goal – Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Burnley 0-2 Arsenal
46. You feel if Burnley are going to cause any problems for The Gunners, they need to get an early goal.
Gudmundsson has come on for Amdouni at the break.
Arsenal continue to dominate the ball.
Kick-off: Burnley 0-2 Arsenal
We are back underway at Turf Moor.
The Clarets have it all to here.
Arsenal get the second half started.
HT: Burnley 0-2 Arsenal
Arsenal will want to put this game to bed early on.
You feel as though another goal would completely knock the wind out of Vincent Kompany’s team.
With a trip to Porto in the Champions League in the week, Arteta will want to give some of his key players a rest later on in the game.
HT: Burnley 0-2 Arsenal
Arsenal fully deserve their two goal lead.
They have been patient, dominated possession and controlled the game.
As things stand, this looks like a routine three points for the visitors.
HT: Burnley 0-2 Arsenal
The referee brings the first half to a close.
Another disappointing display from The Clarets.
Mikel Arteta’s side have been just too good for them.
Burnley 0-2 Arsenal
45+2. Arsenal look likely to score whenever they come forward.
Burnley are struggling to deal with Saka down the right.
The Gunners’ winger is booked for kicking the ball away when a free kick is given for a foul.
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45. Kompany will be wondering whether his side have enough goals in them to get out of the trouble they find themselves in.
Creativity in the final third seems to be a real issue.
We are going to have three additional minutes.
Burnley 0-2 Arsenal
43. You would struggle to see a way back into this game now for the hosts.
They are creating so little going forward, the scoreline already looks beyond them.
Arteta’s side have the chance to stamp their authority on this game with more goals here.
Burnley 0-2 Arsenal
41. Saka puts the ball into the bottom corner, despite Trafford going the right way.
The build-up to the spot kick saw Havertz lay the ball off into the path of Trossard who was scythed down by Assignon.
Arsenal are looking comfortable at Turf Moor.
Goal – Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Penalty to Arsenal
Burnley 0-1 Arsenal
37. Burnley almost gift The Gunners another big chance.
As they look to play out from the back, they dwell on the ball, unaware that Saka is lurking.
He dispossesses the Burnley player and looks to cut inside but is tackled himself.
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35. What a chance for Arsenal to double their lead.
Saka picks the ball up in the box and again looks for Trossard.
It looks like a goal is certain but the Belgian has an air swipe and completely misses the ball.
Burnley 0-1 Arsenal
33. Saka gets into the box and looks to square it for Havertz to tap home.
Berge does well to read the situation and cut the pass out.
The Gunners whip in the corner but the hosts are awarded a free kick.
Burnley 0-1 Arsenal
31. Brownhill is penalised for a foul on White in the middle of the park.
The Arsenal defender just got to ball before the Burnley player.
Vincent Kompany’s side are starting to settle into the game more now.
Burnley 0-1 Arsenal
29. Trossard looks to drive into the box once again.
Esteve gets a foot in to dispossess him and Berge clears.
They will need to ensure those challenges are well-timed today.
Burnley 0-1 Arsenal
27. Odobert looks the biggest threat for Burnley.
He is quick and happy to run at the Arsenal defence.
If The Clarets want to get anything out of this game, they need to get the ball to their winger more.
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25. Raya has had nothing to do in the Arsenal goal.
Odobert gets down the wing and drills the ball in from the byline.
The Arsenal keeper beats it away but Burnley recycle the ball and win a throw in deep in the visitors’ half.
Burnley 0-1 Arsenal
23. Amdouni and White are grappling with each other like WWE.
It is a wonder that more penalties are not given for this.
Finally The Clarets half clear the ball and Berge manages to see the ball out for a goal kick.
Burnley 0-1 Arsenal
21. It is rare that the newly promoted sides have looked so far out of their depth as this season.
Luton Town are the only side outside of the bottom three, mainly thanks to Everton’s points deduction.
The visitors have another corner, Saka stands over the ball ready to deliver.
Burnley 0-1 Arsenal
19. Burnley will have planned for having to play a counter-attacking game today.
They knew their chances of scoring would have been limited but the early Arsenal goal has intensified that.
Currently, The Clarets are struggling to get out of their own half.
Burnley 0-1 Arsenal
17. Kompany’s side are trying to close the visitors down in possession but are struggling to press.
It only takes a couple of passes for Arsenal to play through the hosts.
So far, it is all looking very comfortable for The Gunners.
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15. The Clarets are giving Arsenal way too much space to work with.
It makes it too easy for them to work the transition and get on the attack.
On this occasion the challenge sees the ball come off Martinelli for a goal kick.
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