Arsenal’s path to glory remained unshaken as they delivered a performance that reflected their season-long consistency. Under the guidance of Mikel Arteta, the team maintained their focus on a single objective: securing all three points against Burnley, the league’s bottom side. A slip-up would have handed Manchester City the advantage, as Pep Guardiola’s side sat just two points behind the Gunners before kickoff.

The breakthrough came from an unlikely source. Kai Havertz rose highest among the players in the Burnley box to head home a corner at the 37th minute, silencing the Emirates crowd. The German international’s strike left goalkeeper Max Weiss with no chance, putting Arsenal ahead. Despite dominating possession—62% to Burnley’s 38%—the Gunners struggled to create clear chances, though Havertz nearly doubled his tally late in the game after clashing with Lesley Ugochukwu, an incident that could have seen him shown a red card.

With the victory, Arsenal retained their top spot in the Premier League and now stand on the brink of their first league title since 2004. The championship could be mathematically sealed as early as Tuesday evening, provided Manchester City fail to win at Bournemouth in their 20:30 kickoff. The Gunners’ attention, however, is already turning to a far bigger stage: the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on May 30.