With a maiden Premier League title since 2004 within grasp, Arsenal must approach every remaining fixture with unwavering focus. Their recent narrow 1-0 victory against West Ham United likely cleared a significant hurdle. Now, in their final home game of the season, Arsenal prepares to host a Burnley side that has been playing solely for pride for several weeks.
Scheduled for Monday evening at 9:00 PM French time, this clash between the Gunners and the Clarets isn’t the last fixture of the 37th matchday. The home side will aim to temporarily restore their five-point lead over Manchester City before City’s scheduled trip to Bournemouth the following day.
Here’s all the essential information to follow the league leaders’ encounter, along with the latest updates on both the Gunners and the Clarets ahead of their face-off at the Emirates Stadium this Monday, May 18.
Arsenal vs Burnley: key match information
- Date: Monday, May 18
- Kick-off time: 9:00 PM (French time)
- Stadium: Emirates Stadium
- Referee: Paul Tierney
- VAR: Yes
- TV Channel: Canal+ Foot
- Live Streaming: Canal+ App
- Odds: Arsenal @ 1.08 | Draw @ 9.75 | Burnley @ 24.00
Arsenal: latest team news
Despite moments of pressure from a West Ham side battling relegation, Arsenal navigated the challenge with the slimmest of margins, securing a 1-0 win to keep their title destiny firmly in their own hands. While the VAR-disallowed goal for the Hammers in added time sparked considerable debate across the Channel this past week, Arsenal remains singularly focused on their primary domestic objective – the ultimate prize – before the Champions League final later this month.
Mikel Arteta has typically favored consistency in his starting elevens during recent matches, but recent defensive issues have necessitated changes. This trend is set to continue after Ben White sustained a knee injury against West Ham, ruling him out for the remainder of the season and potentially the World Cup with the Three Lions. On the left flank, Ricardo Calafiori also had to leave the field at the London Stadium, leading to expectations of a lineup featuring Hincapié and Mosquera on the wings. Crucial in midfield, Declan Rice had shifted to cover for White against West Ham, forcing Arteta to reconsider his options as the Gunners’ balance appeared to suffer without the England international.
