If anyone still thought it before kick off, there is surely nobody left who thinks Arsenal are too good to go down.
In one of the most miserable nights in the grand old club’s history, the Gunners face an almighty battle to avoid a relegation dogfight.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ended his goal drought in the worst possible fashionCredit: Reuters
Granit Xhaka saw red as the Gunners fell to another defeatCredit: PA:Press Association
This was the first time they have lost four straight league games at home since 1959.
And it was the first win for Burnley at Arsenal since 1974.
Granit Xhaka will rightly be the scapegoat after another moment of madness saw him sent off at 0-0.
But if Mikel Arteta’s job was safe beforehand, surely now is time for a rethink.
The rot has set in and, based on that showing, Arteta does not have the answers to turn it around.
His team selections continue to bemuse – sticking with out of form players like Willian, Xhaka and Hector Bellerin – and the confidence across the team is shot to bits.
And with Southampton, Everton Manchester City and Chelsea next up, this could just be the start of a horror festive season.
For weeks now there have been zero signs of improvement.
Lacking in creativity, ponderous on the ball, far from solid at the back – it’s the same old story.
Five points off the drop with 26 games to go, surely the mighty Arsenal will not be sucked into a scrap at the bottom?
Unfortunately, on all the evidence available this season, that just isn’t the case.
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Arteta says Saliba has made massive improvements but will play when there is space
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