In a highly anticipated fixture, Arsenal is set to host Burnley at the Emirates Stadium, eager to rebound from their recent contentious defeat to Newcastle United in the Premier League. The Gunners currently occupy the 4th position in the league standings with 24 points, boasting a record of seven victories, three draws, and a lone defeat.
Vincent Kompany's Burnley, however, has encountered a challenging start to the season, having suffered nine losses, secured a solitary win, and managed a solitary draw. The Clarets find themselves seeking redemption as they prepare to face Arsenal on their home turf.
Match Officials:
Referee: Michael Oliver(pictured)
Assistants:Stuart Burt Dan Cook
Fourth official: Craig Pawson
VAR: Michael Salisbury
Assistant VAR: Ian Hussin
Head To Head In The Premier League
In terms of historical encounters in the Premier League, Arsenal has clashed with Burnley on 16 occasions, emerging victorious in 11 of those encounters, sharing spoils in four matches, and suffering a lone defeat. Notably, Burnley draws solace from the fact that the Gunners have only secured one win in their last five meetings, setting the stage for a potentially intriguing battle between the two sides.