As Arsenal inches closer to a long-awaited Premier League title, every remaining fixture holds immense weight. While their narrow 1-0 victory over West Ham last Sunday undoubtedly cleared a significant hurdle, the Gunners cannot afford to underestimate any opponent. This Monday evening marks their final home game of the season, welcoming a Burnley side whose sole motivation now rests on salvaging pride.
Scheduled for 9:00 PM French time, this encounter between the Gunners and the Clarets is a pivotal matchday 37 clash. Arsenal will be keen to re-establish a five-point lead over Manchester City, at least temporarily, before City’s own trip to Bournemouth the following day.
We bring you all the essential details to follow the league leaders’ match, along with the latest updates on both Arsenal and Burnley ahead of their showdown at the Emirates Stadium this Monday, May 18th.
Arsenal vs. Burnley: key match details
- Date: Monday, May 18th
- Kick-off: 9:00 PM (French time)
- Venue: Emirates Stadium
- Referee: Paul Tierney
- VAR: Yes
- TV Channel: Canal+ Foot
- Live Streaming: Canal+ App
- Match Odds: Arsenal @ 1.08 | Draw @ 9.75 | Burnley @ 24.00
Arsenal: team news and form
Despite facing a spirited West Ham team battling relegation, Arsenal navigated a tricky fixture to secure a minimal 1-0 win, keeping their Premier League title destiny firmly in their hands. The disallowed West Ham goal by VAR in added time sparked considerable debate across the Channel this past week, yet Arsenal remains laser-focused on their ultimate domestic goal—the most significant prize—ahead of their Champions League final later this month.
Manager Mikel Arteta has typically favored consistency in his starting elevens, but recent defensive issues have forced his hand. This trend continues as Ben White suffered a knee injury against West Ham, ruling him out for the remainder of the season and potentially jeopardizing his World Cup participation with the Three Lions. On the left flank, Ricardo Calafiori also had to withdraw at the London Stadium, leading to expectations of a lineup featuring Hincapié and Mosquera on the defensive wings. Crucially, Rice, who shifted into White’s role against West Ham, highlighted his indispensable presence in midfield, as the Gunners’ balance appeared compromised without the England international.
Regardless of the chosen lineup, the team understands that another victory will bring them significantly closer to the title. It would also intensify the pressure on Manchester City before their match the following day, especially given Bournemouth’s strong home record and their continued pursuit of European qualification. However, Arsenal’s primary focus must remain on their own performance. Their impressive home record against promoted teams provides ample confidence for this next step: the Gunners are unbeaten in 44 home matches against newly promoted clubs (39 wins, 5 draws), including a remarkable 15 consecutive victories recently. While the champagne remains corked, Gooners might just be chilling it in anticipation as they head home.
Arsenal – Probable Lineup: Raya – Hincapié, Gabriel, Saliba, Mosquera – Lewis-Skelly, Rice – Trossard, Odegaard, Saka, Gyokeres
Manager: Mikel Arteta
Burnley: team news and form
For Michael Jackson’s men, only honor is at stake. Behind them, Wolves still harbor a slim hope of avoiding the bottom spot before relegation to the Championship. It is clear the Clarets possess their own pride and will be determined not to exit England’s top flight as the last-place team—a fate they have never suffered despite several relegations in recent years.
Without an away victory 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 tough outing 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 total of 45 goals conceded on the road this season is alarmingly high.
Burnley – Probable Lineup: Weiß – Pires, Humphreys, Estève, Tuanzebe, Walker – Anthony, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Tchaouna – Flemming
Manager: 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 fixture on Monday, May 18th, at 9:00 PM. To watch, viewers will need to tune into Canal+ Foot, part of the channel’s sports package. The match is also accessible via the Canal+ digital application, requiring the aforementioned subscription.
Additionally, Flashscore offers comprehensive coverage of the match through its popular app and platform features. Beyond detailed statistics and full match tracking for Arsenal versus Burnley, Flashscore provides audio commentary for those unable to watch the game on television.
Arsenal vs. Burnley: head-to-head history
Arsenal may have overcome their toughest recent challenges, but Burnley players possess immense self-respect, and with the summer transfer window approaching, some will be eager to impress. One should never underestimate a Premier League team, and Arsenal is acutely aware of this when facing the Clarets. At the Emirates, Burnley has surprisingly managed to avoid defeat in two of their last three visits (1 win, 1 draw)!
However, the overall historical record offers far more comfort and reassurance for Gooners. That aforementioned victory, in December 2020, was Burnley’s only win in 19 Premier League encounters and dates back to the early days of Mikel Arteta’s tenure.
Circumstances have evolved significantly, and despite a draw at the Emirates in January 2022, recent clashes have been decisively one-sided. Arsenal has dominated the last three confrontations with an emphatic aggregate score of 10-1.
Odds for Arsenal vs. Burnley
Arsenal Win @ 1.08 on Betclic
Draw @ 9.75 on Betclic
Burnley Win @ 24.00 on Betclic
The odds provided by Betclic are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change before kick-off. Please play responsibly, 18+
