Burnley vs Arsenal – Sunday 26th November 2017 – 14:00

Burnley are 19/4 with Chris Wood at 5/1 to score first.

Burnley face Arsenal at Turf Moor on Sunday afternoon, in another round of Premier League games.

The Clarets come into this match in great form, winning their last match against Swansea 2-0.

Jack Cork managed to pull one over on his old club (29), with the defender nodding home Robbie Brady's cross.

Ashley Barnes made it 2-0 just before the break (40), the forward converting Jeff Hendricks cross-field pass.

It was another excellent performance from Sean Dyche's side, they continue to enjoy an incredible second season in the PL.

Fortress Turf Moor

Sean Dyche's side have enjoyed an excellent run of results this season against a variety of sides.

The win against the Swans was another excellent home win for them, they have already amassed 22 points, the same as the Gunners.

Burnley had one of the best home records in the Premier League last season, they will be looking to replicate that again this season.

The Clarets come into this match 7th place in the Premier League, a win here will see them move above Arsenal.

 

Clarets Underdogs

Burnley come into this match as underdogs, despite enjoying home advantage and an excellent season to date.

Sean Dyche's men will be looking for their seventh win of the new campaign.

The Clarets will be looking for their first win in seven matches against the Gunners.

Outstanding Performance

The Gunners come into this match in great form, after winning the North London Derby 2-0 against bitter rivals Spurs.

Arsenal stole the bragging rights in this encounter, with Wenger's side producing a master class to defeat a poor Tottenham side.

Shkodran Mustafi gave Arsenal the lead nine minutes before the break (36), with the defender heading past Hugo Lloris to make it 1-0.

Alexis Sanchez doubled their lead just five minutes later (41), with the Chilean slotting past Lloris from close range.

That win ends Arsenal's longest ever winless run against their bitter rivals, it was also Pochettino's first defeat in this fixture.

 

Great Response

The win against Tottenham was an excellent response to the Man City defeat, but they did lose in midweek against Cologne as well.

They have mixed form in their last six matches, with three wins, two defeats and a draw in their last six matches.

Arsenal are level on points with Burnley but have a better goal difference, they are sixth in the league.

This match against Burnley will be a tough proposition, with the Clarets an excellent side at home.

 

Gunners Favourites

Arsene Wenger's side come into this match as the favourites, with their pedigree informing the bookies.

They will be looking to register their 8th win of the season in this fixture.

The Gunners will be looking for their 41st win in 78 matches against the Clarets.

Arsenal are 4/7 with Olivier Giroud and Alexandre Lacazette at 7/2 to open the scoring.

Betting Tips

Tip 1 – Sanchez to score first @ 7/2

Tip 2 – Arsenal to win 2-1 @ 7/1

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