League leaders Arsenal look to continue their winning streak when they travel to Burnley on Saturday.
Burnley vs Arsenal Form
Burnley won 3-2 away to Wolves in their last match. Their recent form has been mixed, with two wins and three losses in their last six Premier League games.
Arsenal, on the other hand, come into this fixture on the back of a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace. The Gunners are in imperious form and on an eight game winning streak.
The last time these two sides met, Arsenal emerged as 3-1 victors at the Emirates Stadium.
Across the last six encounters, Arsenal have dominated, winning three times and drawing twice, with Burnley managing just one victory. Arsenal have proven to be a tough opponent for Burnley, remaining undefeated in 19 of their last 20 matches against them in all competitions.
Burnley vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups
Burnley (4-2-3-1): Dúbravka; Hartman, Estève, Tuanzebe, Walker; Cullen, Florentino; Anthony, Ugochukwu, Larsen; Flemming
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Raya; Calafiori, Magalhães, Saliba, Timber; Rice, Zubimendi; Martinelli, Eze, Saka; Gyökeres
The midfield battle will be key, with Rice and Zubimendi looking to control possession for Arsenal, while Cullen and Florentino will aim to disrupt their rhythm and launch quick counter-attacks for Burnley. Arsenal's attacking quartet of Martinelli, Eze, Saka, and Gyökeres will pose a significant threat to Burnley's defence.
Burnley vs Arsenal Team News
Burnley will be without Zeki Amdouni, Jordan Beyer, and Connor Roberts, all sidelined with injuries. Manager Scott Parker is expected to name an unchanged side for the third consecutive game, with Zian Flemming leading the attack after his impressive brace against Wolves.
Arsenal have several key players missing through injury, including Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke, and Martin Ødegaard. Mikel Arteta faces a selection dilemma on the left wing, with Gabriel Martinelli potentially replacing Leandro Trossard, who started in the win against Crystal Palace.
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Match Prediction: Burnley 0-3 Arsenal
Burnley have responded impressively to a five-match winless run with two straight victories, the second coming courtesy of Lyle Forster's injury-time strike at Wolves, moving them five points clear of the bottom-three.
You have to go back to April 2022 for the last time the Clarets won three Premier League games on the bounce - but they could not have been given a tougher task if they want to achieve that feat.
We might still be eight weeks out from Christmas, but it's already becoming almost impossible to imagine anyone else lifting the Premier League other than Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta's side have conceded just three goals in the top-flight and will move nine points clear of Manchester City and 10 ahead of champions Liverpool with a fifth league win in a row.
Burnley vs Arsenal Bet Builder Tip
Our bet builder tip for Burnley vs Arsenal is Arsenal to win, Both Teams to Score - No, and Gabriel Magalhaes to score anytime.
At the time of publishing it is a best price of 14/1 with BetMGM, it's as short as 6/4 elsewhere.
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