Premier League Regular Season - 37
Arsenal 1 - 0 FT Burnley
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
H. Mejbri 28'
37' K. Havertz (B. Saka)
HT
67' K. Havertz
↓ H. Mejbri ↑Z. Amdouni 70'
↓ L. Ugochukwu ↑J. Laurent 71'
72' ↓ R. Calafiori ↑P. Hincapie
73' ↓ K. Havertz ↑V. Gyokeres
73' ↓ E. Eze ↑M. Lewis-Skelly
↓ Florentino ↑J. Ward-Prowse 78'
↓ M. Esteve ↑B. Humphreys 82'
↓ L. Tchaouna ↑J. Bruun Larsen 82'
Z. Flemming 90'+1
90'+3 ↓ L. Trossard ↑G. Martinelli
90'+3 ↓ M. Odegaard ↑M. Zubimendi
Lucas Pires 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Arsenal
Goalkeepers
David Raya 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Cristhian Mosquera 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
33%
Duel Win %
William Saliba 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Magalhães
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Riccardo Calafiori 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Martin Ødegaard 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
74
Passes
7
Duels
Declan Rice
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
82
Passes
7
Duels
Eberechi Eze
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Bukayo Saka
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
33
Passes
15
Duels
Kai Havertz 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Leandro Trossard
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Kepa Arrizabalaga 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Piero Hincapié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Myles Lewis-Skelly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martín Zubimendi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Dowman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Viktor Gyökeres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noni Madueke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Martinelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Burnley
Goalkeepers
Max Weiss
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
50
Passes
2
Duels
Defenders
Kyle Walker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Axel Tuanzebe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxime Estève 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Lucas Pires
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Florentino Luís
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Lesley Ugochukwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Loum Tchaouna
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Hannibal Mejbri 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jaidon Anthony
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Zian Flemming
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Martin Dúbravka
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Quilindschy Hartman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joe Worrall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bashir Humphreys
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josh Laurent
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Ward-Prowse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zeki Amdouni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Bruun Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Edwards
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2025 | Burnley | 0 - 2 | Arsenal | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 02/17/2024 | Burnley | 0 - 5 | Arsenal | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 11/11/2023 | Arsenal | 3 - 1 | Burnley | Premier League | Emirates Stadium |
| 01/23/2022 | Arsenal | 0 - 0 | Burnley | Premier League | Emirates Stadium |
| 09/18/2021 | Burnley | 0 - 1 | Arsenal | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 03/06/2021 | Burnley | 1 - 1 | Arsenal | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 12/13/2020 | Arsenal | 0 - 1 | Burnley | Premier League | Emirates Stadium |
| 02/02/2020 | Burnley | 0 - 0 | Arsenal | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 08/17/2019 | Arsenal | 2 - 1 | Burnley | Premier League | Emirates Stadium |
| 05/12/2019 | Burnley | 1 - 3 | Arsenal | Premier League | Turf Moor |
Arsenal Win
Burnley Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 37 GD: +16
P: 37 GD: +6
P: 37 GD: +10
P: 37 GD: +4
P: 37 GD: +9
P: 37 GD: +3
P: 37 GD: -7
P: 36 GD: +6
P: 37 GD: 0
P: 37 GD: -2
P: 37 GD: -6
P: 37 GD: -4
P: 37 GD: -9
P: 37 GD: -3
P: 36 GD: -9
P: 37 GD: -22
P: 37 GD: -37
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 37 | 82 | 69 | 26 | +43 | |
| 2 | Manchester City | 37 | 78 | 76 | 33 | +43 | |
| 3 | Manchester United | 37 | 68 | 66 | 50 | +16 | |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 37 | 62 | 54 | 48 | +6 | |
| 5 | Liverpool | 37 | 59 | 62 | 52 | +10 | |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 37 | 56 | 57 | 53 | +4 | |
| 7 | Brighton | 37 | 53 | 52 | 43 | +9 | |
| 8 | Chelsea | 37 | 52 | 57 | 50 | +7 | |
| 9 | Brentford | 37 | 52 | 54 | 51 | +3 | |
| 10 | Sunderland | 37 | 51 | 40 | 47 | -7 | |
| 11 | Newcastle | 37 | 49 | 53 | 53 | 0 | |
| 12 | Everton | 37 | 49 | 47 | 49 | -2 | |
| 13 | Fulham | 37 | 49 | 45 | 51 | -6 | |
| 14 | Leeds | 37 | 47 | 49 | 53 | -4 | |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 37 | 45 | 40 | 49 | -9 | |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 37 | 43 | 47 | 50 | -3 | |
| 17 | Tottenham | 37 | 38 | 47 | 57 | -10 | |
| 18 | West Ham | 37 | 36 | 43 | 65 | -22 | |
| 19 | Burnley | 37 | 21 | 37 | 74 | -37 | |
| 20 | Wolves | 37 | 19 | 26 | 67 | -41 |
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 37 GD: +16
P: 37 GD: +6
P: 37 GD: +10
P: 37 GD: +4
P: 37 GD: +9
P: 37 GD: +7
P: 37 GD: +3
P: 37 GD: -7
P: 37 GD: 0
P: 37 GD: -2
P: 37 GD: -6
P: 37 GD: -4
P: 37 GD: -9
P: 37 GD: -3
P: 37 GD: -10
P: 37 GD: -22
P: 37 GD: -37
P: 37 GD: -41
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Arsenal Crowned Kings After Edging Relegated Burnley
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. Arsenal mathematically secured the Premier League title at the Emirates Stadium, turning a tense afternoon into a historic championship celebration.
Stalemate Before the Storm
The air at the Emirates Stadium was thick with anticipation. The Stakes were astronomical: a win would officially crown Arsenal as the new Premier League champions. Right from the very first whistle, the hosts dominated possession, hoarding the ball with an impressive 61% and aggressively pressing a deep-lying Burnley side into their own half. Despite their doomed fate at the bottom of the table and impending relegation, the visitors showed an unexpected, stubborn grit. The Clarets threw bodies on the line, racking up 22 clearances to frustrate the would-be champions in the early phases. The home side knocked the ball around patiently, logging over 500 passes, but found the final third incredibly congested. The early Intensity felt more like a tense chess match than a breezy coronation, with the hosts constantly probing for a way through a stubborn claret wall.
The Championship Breakthrough
The Balance of the match finally tipped in the 37th minute, breaking the stubborn resistance. After wave upon wave of mounting pressure around the penalty area, B. Saka found a rare pocket of space and delivered a precise ball into the danger zone. K. Havertz made absolutely no mistake, firing home to break the deadlock and sending the home faithful into absolute delirium. From that decisive moment, the midfield battle belonged entirely to Declan Rice. The midfield maestro orchestrated the tempo masterfully, sweeping up loose balls and ensuring the hosts never lost their grip on the proceedings. While the visitors tried desperately to muster a response, their lack of a cutting edge was glaringly obvious. Registering zero shots on target meant the Upset factor remained essentially nonexistent, allowing the home side to dictate the rhythm heading comfortably into the halftime break.
Coronation Day Commences
The second half was a clinical masterclass in game management and championship composure. Knowing the coveted league title was finally within their firm grasp, the Gunners simply sucked the life out of the contest. The visitors fought hard, committing 16 fouls in an attempt to break up the play, but could not lay a single glove on the resolute home defense. As the clock slowly ticked down, the party atmosphere inside the stadium swelled to deafening levels. When the final whistle blew, the narrow 1-0 result confirmed what the red side of North London had dreamed of all season: they had officially clinched the Premier League crown with a game to spare. For the away side, it was just another tough afternoon in a miserable campaign, but this day belonged entirely to the newly crowned kings of English football.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Arsenal's season?
They have mathematically clinched the Premier League title, boasting an unassailable five-point lead to officially become champions before the final day.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Title-Defining Clash in North London
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. Arsenal's championship dreams hinge on ruthlessly dispatching a desperate Burnley side fighting for Premier League survival.
The Setup
Arsenal arrive at Emirates Stadium on May 18, 2026, knowing exactly what is required. Sitting at the Premier League summit, their recent wobble of two consecutive defeats has added intense pressure to this fixture. Our Stakes assessment is off the charts, representing a classic top-versus-bottom collision. Burnley languish in 19th place, carrying a dreadful Form rating into the capital after a bleak run of results. While the Balance heavily favours the home side, the sheer desperation of late-season football can throw conventional logic out the window. Still, with an array of Stars at their disposal, the league leaders are heavily backed to impose their will and push closer to glory.
Key Battle
The defining matchup pits Arsenal's relentless attacking line against Burnley's last line of defence. Expect Viktor Gyökeres to pepper the visitors' penalty area from the opening whistle. Standing in his way is Martin Dubravka, who will need the performance of a lifetime to keep the title-chasers at bay. If the goalkeeper falters early, it will be a punishing afternoon for the away side.
Our Prediction
The mismatch in quality is simply too vast to ignore. Expect Arsenal to swarm forward early, suffocating the visitors and forcing errors in dangerous areas. We foresee a comfortable home victory, with the hosts securing a multi-goal margin to keep their title destiny firmly in their own hands.