Burnley vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Gunners run rampant
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Burnley vs Arsenal
For all of Arsenal's possession and territory, Odegaard's goal remains the only shot on target from either side. Burnley have been woeful, but the visitors could yet pay for not turning their dominance into more goals.
Burnley vs Arsenal
Since the start of last season, only six players have been involved in more Premier League goals than Odegaard (32 - 20 goals, 12 assists), while he's had a hand in more goals than any other midfielder in the competition during this period.
Burnley vs Arsenal
Twenty minutes on the clock and Kompany, who is up in the Turf Moor stands because of a one-game touchline ban, will be far from impressed with his side's display so far. They have had just 33.5 per cent possession and only one shot, which accounted for 0.01 xG (expected goals).
Burnley vs Arsenal
Burnley have a record of no wins, one draw and 13 defeats when conceding the opening goal in the Premier League this campaign. They have struggled to find a response all season when going behind, and that has been very visible in this match too.
Burnley vs Arsenal
After an encouraging start, the Clarets have barely laid a glove on the visitors, who are looking increasingly comfortable as the game goes on. They are really showing their class at the moment and it feels like they will score every time they come forward.
Burnley vs Arsenal
VITAL FROM TRAFFORD! Arsenal carve the hosts again far too easily, Saka lofting a delightful ball over the top for Trossard. The Belgian charges into the box and instead of shooting, decides to try and take it round Trafford. However, a crucial last-ditch intervention from the Burnley goalkeeper sees him paw the ball away with his right hand before his defenders clear the danger.
Burnley vs Arsenal
Burnley have won just one of their 17 Premier League games against Arsenal (four draws, 12 defeats), with that win coming at the Emirates Stadium in December 2020. Based on the evidence of this match so far, that poor record looks like it will continue.
Burnley vs Arsenal
The next goal in this game will be absolutely crucial. If Arsenal get it, it could be a long remainder of the match for the Clarets, and worse, it could deepen their goal-difference woes.
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