Arsenal vs Burnley

Arsenal

Arsenal

WDWWW

18 May 2026

Full Time
10
Burnley

Burnley

LLLLD
Emirates Stadium
P. Tierney
2025/2026

Match Report

Arsenal kept their title charge alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over already-relegated Burnley at the Emirates, the Gunners grinding out just enough to extend their grip at the summit. The only goal came in the 37th minute — Kai Havertz rising to head home from a Bukayo Saka cross, moments after a Martin Odegaard effort had been deflected wide. Tension lingered throughout: Saka saw a first-half penalty claim overturned by VAR, Leandro Trossard rattled the post, and Havertz was fortunate not to be dismissed after VAR declined to upgrade his yellow card for a studs-high foul on Lesley Ugochukwu. The win moves Arsenal five points clear with one match to go, putting a first league title since the 2003-04 Invincibles within arm's reach. Burnley, already relegated, gave a fighting account at the Emirates — but their season is over.

Standings

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1Arsenal2675+4485
19Burnley41024-3722

Statistics

61%Possession39%
13Shots5
3Shots on Target0
3Corners3
7Fouls16
1Offsides0
1Yellow Cards3
510Passes325
0Saves2