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Arsenal vs Burnley

Premier LeagueFull time · 18 May 2026
Arsenal

Arsenal

Won · xG 1.29DWWWWLast 5
Full time
1 — 0
90+4'
⚽ Kai Havertz 37'

Burnley

Lost · xG 0.31DLDLLLast 5
Burnley
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ Arsenal · last goal · 37'
72
28
Arsenal · 1.29 xG0.31 xG · Burnley
Match StoryFull breakdown

Arsenal 1–0 Burnley

Arsenal ground out a narrow but controlled 1-0 win over Burnley at the Emirates, moving to 79 points and maintaining their lead at the top of the Premier League with two games remaining.

Premier LeagueMon 18 May, 20:00
Key Takeaways
Result

Arsenal picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Arsenal end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionPremier League
First Goal
Kai Havertz
37'⚽
Kai Havertz
Bukayo SakaAssist: Bukayo Saka
Match Report
Arsenal 1-0 Burnley: A Title Charge Built on Structure, Not Spectacle
SHSophie Hargreaves

Arsenal 1-0 Burnley: A Title Charge Built on Structure, Not Spectacle

Arsenal ground out a narrow but controlled 1-0 win over Burnley at the Emirates, moving to 79 points and maintaining their lead at the top of the Premier League with two games remaining.

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Key Events
  1. 28'
    BurnleyHannibalHannibal
    Time wasting
  2. 37'
    ArsenalKai HavertzKai Havertz
    assist: Bukayo Saka
  3. 67'
    ArsenalKai HavertzKai Havertz
    Foul
  4. 70'
    BurnleyZeki AmdouniZeki Amdouni
    off: Hannibal
  5. 71'
    BurnleyJosh LaurentJosh Laurent
    off: Lesley Ugochukwu
  6. 72'
    ArsenalPiero HincapiéPiero Hincapié
    off: Riccardo Calafiori
  7. 73'
    ArsenalViktor GyökeresViktor Gyökeres
    off: Kai Havertz
  8. 73'
    ArsenalMyles Lewis-SkellyMyles Lewis-Skelly
    off: Eberechi Eze
  9. 78'
    BurnleyJames Ward-ProwseJames Ward-Prowse
    off: Florentino
  10. 82'
    BurnleyBashir HumphreysBashir Humphreys
    off: Maxime Estève
  11. 82'
    BurnleyJacob Bruun LarsenJacob Bruun Larsen
    off: Loum Tchaouna
  12. 90+3'
    ArsenalMartín ZubimendiMartín Zubimendi
    off: Martin Ødegaard
  13. 90+3'
    ArsenalGabriel MartinelliGabriel Martinelli
    off: Leandro Trossard
  14. 90+1'
    BurnleyZian FlemmingZian Flemming
    Foul
  15. 90+4'
    BurnleyLucas PiresLucas Pires
    Foul
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Arsenal 1.29 xGBurnley 0.31 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Premier League standings.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Arsenal vs Burnley?

The match finished 1-0 to Arsenal.

Who won Arsenal vs Burnley?

Arsenal won the match 1-0.

When did Arsenal vs Burnley take place?

The match took place on Monday, 18 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 at Emirates Stadium in a Premier League match where our model's 75 percent pick for an Arsenal win landed cleanly. The hosts controlled proceedings against visitors who arrived winless in their last five games. Arsenal's solitary goal proved decisive in a contest that stayed tight throughout, with neither side finding the back of the net a second time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result maintains Arsenal's position at the summit of the league table. Burnley's sixth straight loss deepens their crisis at 19th place, 10 points adrift of safety. Our AI engine assessed this as a predictable outcome given the 25-goal differential between the sides' recent form; Arsenal's title credentials remain intact while Burnley's survival prospects deteriorate.

Arsenal v Burnley · Premier League · 18/05/2026, 20:00:00