Arsenal sit pretty at the summit with 79 points from 36 games. They host Burnley knowing a win edges them closer to the title they crave. Burnley already sit 19th with just 21 points and a miserable goal difference of minus 36. This one feels like a mismatch on paper.
Viktor Gyökeres leads the way for the hosts with 14 goals. The tall Swedish forward stands 189cm with a muscular build that makes him a handful in the box. Burnley rely on Zian Flemming who has found the net 10 times. The Dutch striker measures 185cm and carries an athletic frame but he won't get much service against a side this organised.
They met back in November when Burnley lost 0-2 at home. Arsenal have shown no signs of easing up since. Mikel Merino remains sidelined after foot surgery and won't return until late May. Burnley miss Jordan Beyer with a hamstring issue that has dragged on since July and Josh Cullen who tore his cruciate in December. Their expected return dates stretch well into next season.
Arsenal have the firepower and the league position to dominate. Burnley look short on ideas and bodies. Expect the Gunners to control possession and create plenty of chances while the visitors struggle to keep the score down. Gyökeres should find space against a defence missing key personnel.
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Arsenal win to nil @2.10 — Burnley have conceded heavily all season and lack the attackers to trouble a top side.
Gyökeres anytime goalscorer @1.75 — The Swedish striker has 14 goals and faces a depleted Burnley backline missing two regulars.
Over 2.5 goals @1.65 — Arsenal average plenty of goals at home and Burnley concede regularly on the road.
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