Burnley – Arsenal

Burnley takes on an in form Arsenal side in the Premier League, hoping for at least one golden point in their race to avoid relegation.

The home side proved unable to produce anything on the offensive end last round against Tottenham, but defended very well for a second successive big result at home – 0-0, after the 1-0 win over City. Burnley however won a single match from the last 11 (losing 7 of them) and recently they have been totally futile up front – scoring just once in the previous 5 games. The match against Tottenham proved that again and it seems that Burnley are trying to save themselves from relegation by approaching a more realistic, defensive style of football.

The superlatives are pretty much running out for Arsenal, with the visitors winning 15 of their last 17 games, including the last 7 – with the 4-1 win over Liverpool last round being a real highlight. The Gunners are aiming for a Top 3 finish this season in order to achieve direct Champions League qualification and they look pretty good value to get it, but the race is very alive with United and City just 1 and 2 points behind. With the two Manchester teams playing a direct match this weekend, this is a huge chance for Arsenal to cement their Top 3 spot.

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Team news & lineups:

Long, Marney and possibly Taylor are Burnley`s absentees ahead of this clash. Arsenal will have to do without Wilshere and Diaby, while Chamberlain and Koscielny are doubtful. This is arguably the healthiest lineup Wenger had in the last 5 years.

Burnley: Heaton – Trippier, Duff, Shackell, Mee – Boyd, Arfield, Jones, Barnes – Ings, Vokes

Arsenal: Ospina – Bellerin, Mertesacker, Paulista, Monreal – Coquelin, Ramsey – Cazorla, Ozil, Sanchez, – Giroud

This is a really important match for Arsenal as they can put some distance in front of City and United and, why not, try to put pressure on Chelsea for the first place – you never know what can happen. I really can`t see Arsenal blowing this opportunity, not when they are playing so well with the already established 6 men middle – attacking lineup of Cocq, Ramsey, Ozil, Cazorla, Alexis and Giroud. After the emphatic 4-1 win over Liverpool I expect a more pragmatic approach by the visitors and considering Burnley’s offensive futility, I expect Arsenal to win this while keeping a clean sheet in the process.

I remember the clear cut 3-0 Gunners win in the previous meeting this season at Emirates, when Burnley barely got out of their own half and did not have a single chance to score. My tip is an Arsenal win to nil. Prediction: Burnley – Arsenal 0-2.

Pick: Arsenal win to nil
Odds: 2.70 @ Bet365
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 13.6
Event date: 11 April