Verdict: Arsenal win to nil
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Looking to take another giant leap towards claiming this season’s Premier League crown, Arsenal will welcome Burnley to the Emirates on Monday night.
Arsenal
Starting with the hosts, claiming what was a hugely controversial 1-0 victory away at relegation scrappers West Ham last weekend, Arsenal are on the cusp of making real history. Sat firmly in the driving seat to get their hands on a first Premier League crown since way back in 2004, Mikel Arteta’s side have certainly been handed a golden opportunity when they return to north London here. Punching their spot in the final of this season’s Champions League earlier in the month as they secured a famous 2-1 aggregate win against Spanish heavyweights Atletico Madrid, the Gunners are within touching distance of completing an iconic double-winning campaign. Getting May underway with a thumping 3-0 victory at home against Fulham, it is no surprise that Arsenal are pencilled in as a landslide contender at the Emirates on Monday night.
Arsenal Team News
Limping off in the first-half against West Ham last weekend, Arsenal have confirmed that Ben White will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury. Likewise, undergoing surgery on a foot injury back in January, Spanish international Mikel Merino will not play any part on Monday night.
Bagging a dramatic late winner in east London last week, former Brighton star Leandro Trossard should keep his spot from the start. Skipper Martin Odegaard could be handed a full recall here and make a first Premier League start since back on April 25th.
Burnley
As for the visitors, while Burnley might have put in a rugged performance at Turf Moor last week as they snatched a 2-2 stalemate against Europa League finalists Aston Villa, the Clarets have already had their fate confirmed. Hit with yet another immediate Championship return, Monday’s guests couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge when they travel to the capital here. Getting May underway with a routine 3-1 defeat at the hands of Leeds, the Lancashire-based outfit have put just a single point on the board from any of their previous six consecutive Premier League appearances. Likewise, Burnley have remarkably secured just a sole win against top-flight opposition since the end of October. Falling to a 2-0 loss when they welcomed Arsenal to Turf Moor for their reverse showdown on November 1st, the Clarets have an almighty challenge on their hands.
Burnley Team News
Sustaining a long-term knee injury over the festive period, Burnley have confirmed that Ireland international Josh Cullen will miss the remainder of the season. Likewise, former Leeds defender Connor Roberts remains on the sidelines with a muscle issue.
Notching a 10th Premier League strike against Aston Villa last week, Dutch marksman Zian Flemming will spearhead Burnley’s charge in north London. Handed a shock start at Turf Moor and making his top-flight debut, German youngster Max Weiss should should keep his spot between the sticks.
Arsenal vs Burnley Key Factors to Consider
When Arsenal and Burnley met for their reverse Premier League showdown back on November 1st, Arteta’s side claimed a 2-0 victory at Turf Moor.
In fact, Arsenal have won all of their previous three meetings against Burnley by an aggregate score of 10-1.
The Gunners have registered four consecutive clean sheets in north London across all competitions.
Burnley have put just a single Premier League victory on the board since the end of October.
The Clarets have lost their previous four consecutive matchups away from Turf Moor by an aggregate score of 12-3.
Conclusion
On the cusp of history, Arsenal have certainly been handed a golden opportunity here. Landing a 2-0 victory when they travelled to Turf Moor for their reverse showdown against Burnley back on November 1st, the Gunners are rightfully installed as a landslide contender on Monday night. Likewise, winning their last three straight matchups against the Clarets by an aggregate score of 10-1, Arteta’s side are rightfully installed as a landslide contender in north London. It should also be noted, Arsenal have registered four consecutive clean sheets at the Emirates and we are backing a routine home victory for the Premier League leaders.
Verdict: Arsenal win to nil
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
