On the cusp of securing their first Premier League title since 2004, Arsenal must approach every remaining fixture with unwavering focus. The hard-fought 1-0 victory against West Ham last Sunday, though narrow, likely navigated one of the season’s trickiest challenges. Now, for their final home game of the campaign, Arsenal welcomes a Burnley side whose sole remaining objective is to play for pride.
This crucial encounter between the Gunners and the Clarets is scheduled for Monday evening at 21:00. A win for the home side would, at least temporarily, extend their lead over Manchester City to five points before City’s trip to Bournemouth the following day.
Here is all the essential information to follow the league leaders’ clash, including the latest team news for both Arsenal and Burnley ahead of their showdown at the Emirates Stadium on Monday, May 18.
Arsenal – Burnley: key match details
- Date: Monday, May 18
- Kick-off time: 21:00 (French time)
- Stadium: Emirates Stadium
- Referee: Paul Tierney
- VAR: Yes
- TV Channel: Canal+ Foot
- Live Streaming: Canal+ Application
- Odds: Arsenal @ 1.08 | Draw @ 9.75 | Burnley @ 24.00
Arsenal: latest team news
Arsenal endured moments of pressure against a West Ham team battling for survival, but ultimately emerged from the encounter with the slimmest of margins (1-0), keeping their title destiny firmly in their own hands. The Hammers’ disallowed goal by VAR in added time sparked considerable debate across the Channel this week, yet Arsenal remains entirely concentrated on their monumental domestic objective, with the Champions League final still on the horizon later this month.
Manager Mikel Arteta has typically favored consistency in his starting elevens, but recent issues with his full-backs have necessitated changes. This trend is set to continue after Ben White sustained a knee injury against West Ham, ruling him out for the remainder of the season and potentially jeopardizing his World Cup participation with England. On the left flank, Ricardo Calafiori also had to withdraw at the London Stadium, leading to expectations of a defensive lineup featuring Hincapié and Mosquera on the wings. Declan Rice, a vital presence in midfield, had to cover for White at West Ham, a move that visibly disrupted the Gunners’ balance, highlighting the English international’s irreplaceable role.
Regardless of the chosen lineup, the squad understands that another victory would bring them significantly closer to the title. Such a result would intensify the pressure on Manchester City before their match the next day, especially considering Bournemouth’s strong home form and their own European qualification ambitions. However, Arsenal’s focus remains solely on their own performance. Their impressive home record against promoted teams offers considerable confidence for this next step: the Gunners have not lost at home to a newly promoted club in 44 matches (39 wins, 5 draws – including 15 consecutive victories recently). While the champagne is not yet flowing, a win here might prompt the Gooners to begin chilling it.
Arsenal – Probable Lineup: Raya – Hincapié, Gabriel, Saliba, Mosquera – Lewis-Skelly, Rice – Trossard, Odegaard, Saka, Gyokeres
Coach: Mikel Arteta
Burnley: latest team news
For Michael Jackson’s men, only pride is at stake. Behind them, Wolves still harbor a faint hope of avoiding the very bottom spot before their inevitable descent into the Championship. One can assume the Clarets possess enough self-respect to avoid leaving England’s top flight as the league’s basement dwellers, a fate they have never suffered despite several relegations in recent years.
Without a single away win this season against teams starting this matchday 14th or higher, Burnley’s chances of an upset at the Emirates are minimal. Statistics even suggest a potentially grim outcome against a home side needing to bolster its goal difference.
The Lancashire club has conceded at least two goals in six of their last away matches. Their staggering total of 45 goals conceded on the road this season paints a clear picture of their defensive vulnerabilities.
Burnley – Probable Lineup: Weiß – Pires, Humphreys, Estève, Tuanzebe, Walker – Anthony, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Tchaouna – Flemming
Coach: Michael Jackson
Where to watch live on TV or free streaming?
As the exclusive broadcaster of the Premier League in France, Canal+ will air this match on Monday, May 18, at 21:00. To watch, viewers will need to tune into the Canal+ Foot channel, part of the encrypted channel’s sports package. The match is also accessible via the Canal+ digital application, with the aforementioned subscription required for access in all cases.
Additionally, you can follow the match with comprehensive features that have made the Flashscore application and platform so popular. Beyond detailed statistics and full match tracking between Arsenal and Burnley, Flashscore offers audio commentary for those unable to watch on television.
Arsenal – Burnley: head-to-head history
Arsenal may have overcome their toughest challenge, but Burnley’s players possess immense pride, and with the summer transfer window approaching, some will be eager to impress. In the Premier League, one must never underestimate any team, and Arsenal is acutely aware of this when facing the Clarets. At the Emirates, Burnley has managed to avoid defeat in two of their last three visits (1 win, 1 draw)!
However, the overall historical record is far more reassuring for the Gooners. The aforementioned victory, occurring in December 2020, stands as Burnley’s only win in 19 Premier League encounters. This now feels like ancient history, dating back to the early days of the Mikel Arteta era.
Circumstances have evolved, and despite a draw at the Emirates in January 2022, recent confrontations have been decidedly one-sided. Arsenal has dominated the last three meetings with an emphatic aggregate score of 10-1.
Odds for Arsenal – Burnley
Arsenal win @ 1.08 on Betclic
Draw @ 9.75 on Betclic
Burnley win @ 24.00 on Betclic
