Arsenal 1-0 Burnley - Havertz heads winner
Gunners three points from title
Arsenal could win title on Tuesday if Man City fail to beat Bournemouth
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Another Premier League game done and dusted as Arsenal move one win away from being crowned champions of England.
Join us again tomorrow at 18:00 BST for Bournemouth v Man City and Chelsea v Spurs. Two MASSIVE games.
See you then.
Arsenal one step closer to title after hard-fought win over Burnley
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Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice speaking to the BBC: "Since their new manager came in they have really changed the way that they play. They gave City a tough game, gave Villa a tough game and it was never going to be a pushover. This is the most competitive this league has been. I have not seen a standard like this in terms of opposition having really good quality players. Another 1-0 win, defence and goalkeeper were incredible again, so we've just got to keep pushing and stay focused."
On Raya: "I don't know where we would be without him to be honest, and the two centre-backs. I could speak for so long about how they prepare, train and connect off the pitch, it is no coincidence how they work on the pitch. Massive props to them for the season they've had."
On his own performance: "That has what this manager has developed me into, someone that can play anywhere in midfield. I know the job that is required. There was a lot of mopping up to do tonight, a lot of second balls in front of the back four, starting attacks, giving the ball to the likes of Martin [Odegaard] and Ebs [Eze]. Whatever the manager wants from me I will always give 100%. Whatever the role is, however I can adapt and make this team better, I'll try my best."
On the fans thinking they are over the line: "Don't say it like that. Jesus. I know how football works. There is a game that is on tomorrow, anything can happen in that. We can't get ahead of ourselves. I've played in the Premier League for too long to know that things can happen. The only thing we can control is ourselves, going out there on Sunday and winning that match. That is all we want. We know is at stake for this club.
"I think we deserve to be champions, 100% speaking honestly. This season has been our season but Man City have been incredible and under Pep you can never rule them out, the ruthlessness of them. But we have put ourselves in a really good position and all I have been saying is that we have to keep going.
"There is one more. 38 games nearly completed and at the end you can say you are a champion, but you have to go out there on Sunday and perform because Palace is not going to be easy."
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, speaking to Sky Sports: "We knew it would be tough because of what it means. We're happy but now I start to worry.
"We didn't concede anything but 10 in the Premier League; you never know. It's another massive one. It's one of the best football we've played this season. We could have had two or three goals.
On moving away from short corners: "If they don't go man to man, you do something.
"It's never going to be easy. They are a top team, they are really well coached and every team has an incredible spirit.
On Kai Havertz challenge: "I haven't seen it. I was there with our people and I haven't had a chance to look at it.
On if Arsenal will watch City together: "I don't know yet. We have to prepare them for Crystal Palace in the best possible way.
On Bournemouth v Man City: "They have the quality and the record they have right now. Everything is possible in the Premier League and we will be watching it.
On Pep Guardiola reportedly leaving City: "Once he makes that decision, then we can talk about it."
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Patrick Vieira
Former Arsenal captain on Sky Sports
On the non red card for Havertz' high challenge on Ugochukwu:
It is a tackle from behind and you can see the studs. I think it was the right decision from the referee honestly. I don't think there was enough power, force, for the red card. For me the yellow card was a fair decision.
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Jamie Carragher
Former Liverpool defender on Sky Sports
On how the non-red card for Havertz impacted the rest of the game:
Burnley did do well in the second half and it was a little bit nervous towards the end. It is not just Arsenal being a man down, it is also missing Havertz for the Crystal Palace game.
When you think of two big decisions that have gone Arsenal's way in terms of red cards in these last few weeks, you think of the Gabriel head into Haaland - if he goes down that's a red card. And tonight. They are lucky to get away with two big decisions. You think they are lucky to get away with one, but they've got away with two.
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta speaking to the BBC: "I'm really happy with the performance, with the result. In the first half I think we played some of the best football that we have played this season. The margin should have been bigger but we haven't achieved that, and we have shown what we have shown all season that when we need to defend and get through the game we can do it in an efficient way.
"We were unlucky that we did not score the second or third goal. We faced a tough opponent. Look at the spirit that they had still today to try to get something out of the game. This league is so tough.
"I'm very happy tonight. We have done our job, what is in our hands. We have to wait and see what is going to happen tomorrow and then it's time to prepare for the Palace game.
"Burnley did it last week against Aston Villa so we knew it was going to be the case. We had to maintain the high standards, the way we have been competing all season and we need to win one more game.
"I will watch tomorrow. Tomorrow we start to prepare Palace and we will watch it for sure. One more to go."
On the Havertz challenge: "I haven't had a look at the challenge again. He said it wasn't but I don't know, I haven't seen it."
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Havertz will score the winner against Palace when he should be on three game ban. Scandalous decision.
Mike. Denshaw
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Burnley
Burnley interim boss Mike Jackson speaking to the BBC: "Over the last two games they have been positive performances. We knew the challenge that we were coming into tonight. A lot of people probably thought we might give up after what happened with the relegation and accused the boys of not trying, so I am really pleased tonight and the last game as well to show what they are actually capable of.
"The capability they have got and showed, that has to be a minimum for them. At this level they can do it and they have shown that tonight, they showed it against Villa. We came on the wrong side of the result, and a decision that I think is not the best, but I am really pleased for the group.
"It has been there in spells but it is just the consistency. If you are not winning games that can affect the confidence. It is a young group in terms of experience and they are learning. I am sure you will see some of that team, some of that group in the Premier League, whether it is this year, next year or years to come, because there is a lot of talent just not the experience needed."
On the Havertz non-red: "Yes you know the one I am talking about. In today's game, it is a red card and it is dangerous. He could have injured him as well. That means that they go down to 10 with 20 minutes to go, we are still in the game. We stayed in the game as long as we could. They're big decisions that sometimes we don't get, and we haven't got throughout the season."
On the future of the club: "I've not thought about that. I've had this remit for the last three games and that is all I'm focused on, to be honest."
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta addressing the crowd at the Emirates post match: "It's an absolute joy to witness the transformation and the contribution each of you have had to turn this place into the most beautiful place to enjoy and play our football games.
"This is the soul of this football club and each of you contribute to that. Make sure that every time you come into this stadium, you face the responsibility now to keep it at these standards because it makes such a difference for us and all these players. I'll see you soon in Selhurst Park and for sure in Budapest as well."
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Patrick Vieira
Former Arsenal captain on Sky Sports
From Arsenal it was a really good first half with a lot of tempo and they created a lot of chances. In the second half the tempo dropped but they managed the game really well. They showed a lot of experience and didn't concede a lot of chances. It was a good team performance.
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OK that was very nervy, but it's three points. Now to become a Bournemouth fan for a day.
Martin
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Just the one goal in it and here it is.
Arsenal one step closer to title after hard-fought win over Burnley
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Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard addressing the crowd at the Emirates post match: "It's been an amazing season so far. We have one big one left here and then the Champions League final. We want to take the trophies home. Just a little bit to go now and we are going to give it our all. We have to keep going.
"I can promise you all that we give everything we have every single day, and we are going to keep going until the very end. With your support we are going to be ready.
"The fans have been amazing, especially these last two home games arriving at the stadium and seeing everything outside. The atmosphere inside here is amazing. Let's get ready for the last two."
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Arsenal end tonight five points clear at the top of the Premier League table and will win the competition if Man City fail to win tomorrow. They’ve spent 556 nights top of the table since the 2022-23 season – over 200 more than any other side in that time (Liverpool, 355).
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Patrick Vieira
Former Arsenal captain on Sky Sports
It was just about winning the game, taking three points and getting the job done today. When you reach this period of the season and you are so close, what is really important is to win, doesn't matter how you win it.
Today they did it with a set piece, the marker of the season. It wasn't an easy game but they managed to take three points.
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Jamie Carragher
Former Liverpool defender on Sky Sports
On the non red card for Havertz' high challenge on Ugochukwu:
He's very lucky. The fact that the referee has got such a good view and gives a yellow cards means it maybe difficult for VAR to go against it.
How the referee hasn't given a red card straight away I don't know. He can't have a better view. It has to be a red card.
I struggle to see how you get away with that with how high up the calf it is.
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Seeing replays of Kai Havertz's challenge on Lesley Ugochukwu and I have no idea how he's not seen red.
Patrick Viera, in the Sky Sports studio, thinks the booking was correct.
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Gary Neville
Former Manchester United defender on Sky Sports
From a Man City side, that result can hurt them because it is just two games to go for them and one for Arsenal now. They may go to the game tomorrow feeling a little bit disappointed with the result today.
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Rob Green
Former Premier League goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live at Emirates Stadium
Defensively sound, another step closer. They played well in the first half and saw the job through in the second, but not in the way they would have liked.
It was rather subdued celebrations at the end compared to the party atmosphere before. Burnley did not have the quality in and around the goal. It was tight and tetchy but Arsenal are one step closer.
Arsenal one step closer to title after hard-fought win over Burnley
At a glance
Arsenal one more victory from title after Kai Havertz winner
Gunners will be champions on Tuesday if Manchester City fail to beat Bournemouth
Havertz fortunate to escape second-half red card
Arsenal took a huge step towards becoming Premier League champions as Kai Havertz's goal was enough to beat relegated Burnley at Emirates Stadium.
Havertz had an eventful night - as he escaped a red card after a video assistant referee review ruled that a late challenge on Lesley Ugochukwu was not bad enough to be upgraded from a yellow.
Victory means that the Gunners are five points clear of second-placed Manchester City, who have two games to play and take on Bournemouth on Tuesday.
And if Pep Guardiola's side drop points against the Cherries, then Arsenal will be crowned Champions.
Mikel Arteta named an attacking line-up for the match with Championship-bound Burnley and the Gunners had the upper hand from the start, but it took until the 37th minute for Havertz to nod in the opener from a trademark Bukayo Saka corner.
Before taking the lead, Arsenal came close to scoring through Leandro Trossard, whose powerful shot hit the post, while Saka saw an excellent cross roll across the face of the goal after he beat full back Lucas Pires.
The victory means that Arsenal are close to winning their first Premier League title for 22 years.
And even if City beat Bournemouth on Tuesday, Arteta knows that victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday will crown his team champions.
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We played some of our best football of season in first half - Arteta
The only thing that mattered for Arsenal here was the result.
In beating Burnley, Arsenal have left City with no room for error now.
Before the match, the Arsenal fans held up a banner that said "three games to make history" - two remaining games in the Premier League, plus the Champions League final against Paris St-Germain in Budapest on 30 May.
As Arsenal have dealt with the title pressure in recent weeks, manager Arteta has said that he has been making some of his big selection decisions based on intuition.
He did that again for this game naming an attacking line-up that contained Havertz, Martin Odegaard, Eberechi Eze and Saka.
All of those players are comfortable in possession and alongside the marauding Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal dominated possession and played like a team who know they are close to making history.
With one league game left and the positive feeling at an all-time high, Arsenal are surely set to end their wait for a major trophy - in what could be a historic season.
Havertz should have been sent off - Jackson
It was always going to tough for Burnley, given the disappointing season they have had, to get a result away to the league leaders.
The Clarets, rooted in 19th place since November, have suffered their third Premier League relegation in five seasons and are without a permanent manager following the departure of Scott Parker.
They have won just one of their past 27 league games and managed just two away victories all season.
Winger Loum Tchaouna did provide a bright spark for Burnley, almost helping his side into an unlikely first-half lead when his cross was put wide by Hannibal Mejbri.
Jaidon Anthony also gave Burnley threat down the other wing with his pace but he could only produce a curling effort that went over the bar in the second half.
Burnley reached 100 points the last time they were in the Championship, to earn promotion to the Premier League, and can only hope that they can bounce back again after failing to establish themselves this time around.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 37 | 25 | 7 | 5 | 69 | 26 | 43 | 82 |
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| 36 | 23 | 8 | 5 | 75 | 32 | 43 | 77 |
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| 37 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 66 | 50 | 16 | 68 |
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| 37 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 54 | 48 | 6 | 62 |
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| 37 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 62 | 52 | 10 | 59 |
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| 36 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 56 | 52 | 4 | 55 |
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| 37 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 52 | 43 | 9 | 53 |
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| 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 54 | 51 | 3 | 52 |
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| 37 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 40 | 47 | -7 | 51 |
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| 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 55 | 49 | 6 | 49 |
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| 37 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 53 | 53 | 0 | 49 |
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| 37 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 47 | 49 | -2 | 49 |
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| 37 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 45 | 51 | -6 | 49 |
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| 37 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 49 | 53 | -4 | 47 |
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| 37 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 40 | 49 | -9 | 45 |
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| 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 47 | 50 | -3 | 43 |
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| 36 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 46 | 55 | -9 | 38 |
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| 37 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 43 | 65 | -22 | 36 |
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| 37 | 4 | 9 | 24 | 37 | 74 | -37 | 21 |
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| 37 | 3 | 10 | 24 | 26 | 67 | -41 | 19 |
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Manager:Mikel Arteta
Formation:4 - 3 - 3
Manager:Michael Jackson
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Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
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Arsenal have lost just one of their 19 Premier League games against Burnley (W14 D4), going down 1-0 at home in December 2020.
Burnley have never scored more than once in 19 Premier League meetings with Arsenal (9 goals in total), the most one side has faced any other without netting twice in a match in the competition.
Arsenal have won all 10 of their Premier League games against sides already relegated that season, the best 100% record in the competition.
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 44 Premier League home games against promoted sides (W39 D5) since a 1-0 loss to Newcastle in November 2010. They’ve won their last 15 by an aggregate score of 43-9.
Arsenal have only lost their final home league game in one of the last 28 seasons (W23 D4) and are unbeaten in 14 since a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa in 2010-11 (W12 D2).
Burnley have won their final away game in just two of their nine Premier League campaigns, beating Aston Villa in 2014-15 and Norwich City in 2019-20.
Arsenal have won 16 games with a clean sheet in the Premier League this season, only doing so more in 2023-24 (17). Seven of those wins have been 1-0, with the Gunners last winning more by that scoreline in 1998-99 (9).
Burnley have won just one of their last 27 Premier League games (D8 L18), picking up just one more point (11) in this run as they did in their first nine this season (10 – W3 D1 L5).
Arsenal have had 17 Premier League goals this season either scored or assisted by a substitute, the most in the division. Leandro Trossard’s winner at West Ham last time out was set up by sub Martin Ødegaard.
Nine of Viktor Gyökeres’ 14 Premier League goals this season have come in home games. Only three Arsenal players have netted 10+ at home in their first season with the club – Thierry Henry in 1999-00 (11), Olivier Giroud in 2012-13 (10) and Alexandre Lacazette in 2017-18 (11).
