ARSENAL played out a 0-0 bore draw with Burnley at the Emirates Stadium, missing out on the chance to close the gap in the Premier League top four race.
- RESULT: Arsenal 0-0 Burnley
- Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, White, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney, Lokonga, Odegaard, Saka, Smith Rowe, Martinelli, Lacazette
- Burnley XI: Pope, Tarkowski, Mee, Roberts, Pieters, Brownhill, McNeil, Lennon, Westwood, Rodriguez, Vydra
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Full Time – Arsenal 0-0 Burnley
Arsenal were dominant throughout the game but completely lacked efficiency in front of goal with only five shots on target out of 20.
The Gunners had 75% possession overall, but failed to actually do anything with any of it.
Full Time – Arsenal 0-0 Burnley
The Gunners are held to a draw by the Clarets at the Emirates Stadium.
Arteta will be very disappointed with his side’s performance.
Meanwhile, Dyche and Burnley will be delighted with the point.
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Arsenal have managed to hold Burnley in their own half for the majority of the game, but the Clarets manage to win the ball and break on the counter attack.
McNeil carries the ball down the left before cutting inside and unleashing an excellent shot which flies narrowly over the bar.
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Just under five minutes to go.
Still no goals.
Riveting, I know.
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Burnley make their first substitution.
Gudmundsson replaces Rodriguez.
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Martinelli sends the ball over the Burnley defence to Lacazette who attempts to volley it into the top corner, but a deflection sends it into the hands of Pope.
Arsenal are pressing high, but the Clarets are defending very well.
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Arsenal make their first substitution.
Smith Rowe is replaced by Nketiah.
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Ramsdale comes 40 yards away from his goal to control and clear the ball.
You can just sense the panic from the Arsenal crowd!
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Lokonga sends an awful backpass to Ramsdale who attempts to keep the ball in, but it goes out for a Burnley corner.
McNeil takes it but the Arsenal goalkeeper punches clear.
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Just under 20 minutes to go here at the Emirates Stadium.
Still no changes have been made by either side.
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CLOSE!
Smith Rowe makes a fantastic run down the left before cutting in and setting the ball to Lacazette who taps it past the post!
How has he not scored?!
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Arsenal have a corner.
Smith Rowe sends a low driven cross into the box.
The ball travels straight to an unmarked Odegaard who shoots with his first touch, but Pope makes a brilliant save.
They’ve clearly practiced that in training!
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McNeil takes Saka down on the edge of the penalty area.
Arsenal have a free kick in a very promising position.
Odegaard strikes but his effort flies narrowly over the bar.
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Not much to report on so far in the second half.
Both sides seem to be lacking intensity.
Neither look like scoring at the moment.
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There is a pause in play as Saka and Pieters are treated after a clash.
Both look to play on.
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Kick off – Arsenal 0-0 Burnley
We’re back underway for the second half!
No changes have been made yet.
Half Time – Arsenal 0-0 Burnley
Arsenal have had 12 shots so far and 76% possession.
But, Burnley have done a great job defensively and have looked promising on the attack.
This game could go either way.
Half Time – Arsenal 0-0 Burnley
There are two other Premier League games taking place currently.
Crystal Palace 0-2 Liverpool (HT)
Leicester 0-0 Brighton (HT)
Half Time – Arsenal 0-0 Burnley
It’s still level going into the break.
Whilst Burnley came straight out of the blocks it took a bit more time for the Gunners to grow into the game, but they have had more chances overall.
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Arsenal go on the counter attack and break forward at pace.
Odegaard carries the ball forward before setting it to Saka who takes it on his left foot and curls it just wide.
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Saka skips past Pieters down the right before squaring the ball to Lacazette in the box.
The striker makes a great turn before setting it back to Tierney who fires over.
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Burnley have a free kick 25 yards away from goal.
The ball is sent into the box, but Arsenal are able to clear it.
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Burnley are giving away free kicks left, right and centre.
Gabriel receives an elbow to the face from Westwood before Martinelli is taken down just seconds later.
That is the second time Westwood has been cautioned, he will have to be careful now going forward.
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The Clarets now have a free kick.
The ball is sent into Lennon in the box, but White does well to close him down with Holding and can clear the danger.
Brownhill is then booked for a late challenge on Smith Rowe.
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The Gunners have a free kick from a promising position.
Odegaard steps up to take but his strike is comfortably saved by Pope.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
