Arsenal will build on their 100% clean record in the Europa League group stages in the Premier League. The side welcomes Burnley at the Emirates this weekend. The match schedules for Saturday with kickoff at 10:15 pm.
The Gunners head into the match 15th on the table marking their worst start in the Premier League since the 1981-82 campaign. However, the side is three places better than their opponents in the final relegation spot.
Mikel Arteta suffered his second North London Derby defeat as a manager in their 2-0 defeat to rivals Tottenham last weekend. The loss was met with angry Arsenal fans, with some pushing for an “Arteta Out’ slogan.
However, the Arsenal board continues to show support for the first-time manager with hopes of a building ‘process’ for the side. Their last two matches have been nothing to remember, especially with their 3-0 dismantlement by Aston Villa followed with a 2-1 loss to Wolves.
One thing that looks bright for Arteta is their impressive run in the Europa League run with six wins. It was a fresh air breathing as the side witnessed a full Arsenal Academy talent show with cameos for Balogun, Contrell, and Azeez in their 4-1 win against Dundalk.
Burnley continues struggling in their form this season in the Premier League. However, Everton’s side managed to hold off the attacking threat last weekend, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Arsenal vs. Burnley Head to Head
Both sides have 16 games against each other, with Arsenal taking home 13 wins while Burnley with only one win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Dundalk 2-4 Arsenal
Tottenham 2-0 Arsenal
Arsenal 4-1 Rapid Wein
Arsenal 1-2 Wolves
Molde FK 0-3 Arsenal
Away
Burnley 1-1 Everton
Man City 5-0 Burnley
Burnley 1-0 Crystal Palace
Brighton 0-0 Burnley
Burnley 0-3 Chelsea
Arsenal Team News
Arteta will be happy with the return of Gabriel Martinelli after knee surgery while gaining some minutes with the Arsenal 23’s midweek. Thomas Partey is unavailable till the start of the new season, with a knee injury picked during the North London Derby. Misfiring Aubeyamang will start in a number 9 role, with Lacazetter likely to fill the number 10 role.
Burnley Team News
Jack Cork is definitely out of this match with four other doubts for Sean Dyche, including Robbie Brady and Dale Stephens. We expect the same starting XI that featured against Everton.
Prediction and Odds
Arsenal will be under pressure to perform at home with all eyes on their form, putting Arteta on his toes.
Arsenal Win
Goals Under 2.5
Most Goals: 1H
