Arsenal face already-relegated Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night, looking to close in on the Premier League title.
Mikel Arteta’s side sit two points clear of Manchester City at the summit. Victory would move the Gunners within touching distance of their first top-flight crown in 22 years. The hosts enter this fixture in sublime domestic form. They have won their last three league matches without conceding a single goal. Arteta’s men also boast a flawless historical record against teams already relegated during a campaign.
They have won all 10 of those matches since the inception of the Premier League. The Gunners also remain unbeaten in their last 44 home games against promoted sides. That said, Burnley have occasionally frustrated the division’s top teams in 2026. The Clarets recently secured a commendable 2-2 draw against Aston Villa under interim manager Mike Jackson. However, they have picked up just one victory from their last 27 top-flight outings.
Arsenal vs Burnley – Match preview and team news
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Competition: Premier League
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Date: Monday, 18 May 2026
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Kick-off: 20:00 BST
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Venue: Emirates Stadium
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Referee: Paul Tierney
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VAR: James Bell
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Last Meeting: Burnley 0–2 Arsenal (1 Nov 2025, Premier League)
Arsenal team news
Mikel Arteta must alter his defensive line after Ben White suffered a season-ending knee injury last weekend. Cristhian Mosquera expects to start at right-back, while Riccardo Calafiori remains a minor doubt. Captain Martin Ødegaard should return to the starting eleven after a stellar cameo against West Ham.
Burnley team news
Mike Jackson will monitor Hannibal Mejbri closely before naming his lineup after the midfielder picked up a knock. Jordan Beyer, Josh Cullen, and Ashley Barnes remain completely sidelined through injury. Connor Roberts lacks match fitness despite playing 45 minutes for the under-21 squad on Thursday.
Form
Arsenal
The Gunners enter this fixture in superb domestic form after recording 16 wins with a clean sheet this season. They remain impenetrable at the Emirates Stadium, allowing just 11 goals across their entire home campaign. Mikel Arteta’s side have secured four victories from their last five league outings while conceding in only one game.
Burnley
Burnley arrive in North London in extremely poor form, having failed to win any of their last 10 fixtures. The already-relegated visitors have suffered four consecutive away defeats while conceding 45 goals on the road this term. That said, Mike Jackson’s men recently snapped a five-game losing sequence by securing a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa.
Predicted lineups
Arsenal Predicted XI: Raya; Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Rice, Lewis-Skelly; Saka, Odegaard, Trossard; Gyokeres
Burnley Predicted XI: Dubravka; Walker, Tuanzebe, Esteve, Pires; Ugochukwu, Florentino; Tchaouna, Hannibal, Anthony; Flemming
How to watch Arsenal vs Burnley?
The match is broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage begins at 18:30 BST ahead of the 20:00 kick-off. Subscribers can also stream the action via the Sky Go app.
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