Arsenal 1 – 0 Burnley

Arsenal secured a nervy 1-0 win over already-relegated Burnley and could possibly be topped Premier League champions on Tuesday if Manchester Metropolis fail to win in opposition to Bournemouth.

But when Metropolis beat the Cherries, who’re on a 16-game unbeaten run forward of the sport, stay on Sky Sports activities, then the Premier League title race goes to the ultimate day.

After the workforce bus was welcomed in by a raucous assist, Arsenal took their time to get going regardless of a really attacking line-up put out by Mikel Arteta – however their strain finally led to a objective.

After Leandro Trossard struck the publish and Martin Odegaard noticed a superb probability deflected large, Kai Havertz nodded Bukayo Saka’s nook in for Arsenal’s twenty fourth objective from a set-piece within the league this season – their 18th from a nook.

With objective distinction probably essential within the last week of the season, Arsenal pushed for extra as Eberechi Eze struck the bar – then noticed a goalbound close-range header blocked by Maxime Esteve.

Then got here a second of controversy as Havertz put in a excessive problem on Lesley Ugochukwu. Referee Paul Tierney booked the Arsenal striker however VAR James Bell checked out severe foul play and opted to stay with the on-field resolution.

“It is a horrible one, it is vicious from Havertz,” stated Gary Neville on co-commentary.

“I feel it is a pink. There is not any means you are getting the ball, you’ll be able to solely harm the participant there.

“I do not suppose [the VAR call is] proper – he is a fortunate boy. I would get him off the pitch immediately.”

Burnley didn’t threaten the Arsenal objective an excessive amount of, regardless of a nervy ambiance on the Emirates, however who is aware of what would have occurred had the Gunners misplaced a participant.

As an alternative, Arsenal stand getting ready to the title. Arteta’s aspect are practically there.

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