Prediction: Arsenal vs Burnley

Verdict: Arsenal win to nil

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Luckster

Two sides who find themselves battling it out at opposite ends of the Premier League table, Arsenal will welcome Burnley to the Emirates on Saturday afternoon.

Arsenal

Starting with the hosts, while Arsenal might have opened November in the midst of a minor domestic rut, the Gunners certainly claimed a welcomed European boost earlier in the week. Breezing their way to a routine 2-0 victory against Sevilla and cruising their way to the knockout stage, Mikel Arteta’s young squad will certainly be smelling a golden opportunity here. Left furious last weekend as they eventually suffered a hugely controversial 1-0 defeat away at Newcastle, Arsenal will be excited to make a return to the Emirates here. Suffering just a single Premier League defeat since opening up the new campaign and with their sights set on mounting another title charge this time around, the Gunners have collected 16 points from their previous six appearances in north London across all competitions – a run that stems back to a 2-2 draw against Fulham on August 26th.

Team News

Dealing with what is quickly becoming a mounting injury list, Arteta could once again be without a host of first-team stars here. Both missing out against Sevilla earlier in the week, Arsenal are once again sweating over the fitness of Martin Odeegard and Eddie Nketiah.

Nothing his second Champions League strike of the season in midweek, England international Bukayo Saka will have a leading role to play on Saturday afternoon. Arsneal’s homegrown superstar will likely be joined in the final third by former Brighton ace Leandro Trossard.

Burnley

As for the visitors, while Burnley might have gained a string of praise last season as they breezed their way to a Premier League return, Vincent Kompany’s side find themselves at the heart of a major top-flight nightmare. Breaking unwanted records by the week, it is no secret that the Clarets find themselves tipped as a leading relegation contender this time around. Last seen putting in another worrying performance as they slumped to a 2-0 loss at home against Crystal Palace, the ex-Manchester City skipper will be more than aware that his struggling squad faces a monumental challenge here. Already sat in the drop zone, Burnley have lost each of their last six appearances on the spin by an aggregate score of 14-2. Showing a host of issues at both ends of the pitch, it should also be noted that Kompany’s men have secured just a single Premier League victory since making their top-flight return.

Team News

Not making a single Premier League appearance since returning from October’s international break, Burnley are still sweating over the fitness of summer recruit Aaron Ramsey. However, despite serving a one-match suspension last weekend, influential midfielder Josh Cullen should make a full return here.

Although attacking talisman Lyle Foster might have missed each of Burnley’s last three appearances, the South African international is hopeful about featuring at the Emirates this weekend.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Arsenal and Burnley last met back in January 2022, Saturday’s opponents played out a 0-0 stalemate in north London.
• The Gunners have managed to muster just a single victory from any of their previous five showdowns against Burnley.
• Arsenal have suffered just a single domestic defeat at the Emirates since back on February 16th.
• Burnley have lost each of their previous six meetings against Premier League opposition by an aggregate score of 14-2.
• Likewise, the Clarets have secured just four points from their first 11 Premier League appearances this season.

Conclusion

Left hugely frustrated at St. James’ Park last weekend, there is no doubt that Arsenal will be seeking an immediate domestic response here. Still with their sights set on mounting another title charge this season, Arteta’s squad will certainly feel that they have been handed a golden opportunity on Saturday afternoon. Suffering just a singe domestic defeat at the Emirates since the middle of February, they will be looking to cash in on a Burnley squad who find themselves at the heart of a public Premier League nightmare.

Verdict: Arsenal win to nil

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Luckster