Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal can close the gap on the top four by returning to winning ways against Sean Dyche’s Burnley, who currently sit rock bottom of the Premier League
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Arsenal will aim to keep the pressure up on the sides above them in the race for the top four by collecting all three points against Premier League basement side Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
The Gunners will look to quickly return to winning ways in the league following a 2-1 defeat to leaders Manchester City on New Year’s Day, after winning their previous four games.
The Clarets are down in 20th and in a real relegation dogfight as they sit three points adrift of safety heading into the weekend, having won just once all season.
Star striker Chris Wood has been sold to relegation rivals Newcastle, meaning Sean Dyche’s side have even less of an attacking threat heading into this game.
Mikel Arteta could opt for some changes following their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg defeat against Liverpool on Thursday, whereas the visitors should be fresh after a two week break from action.
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When is Arsenal vs Burnley?
Arsenal vs Burnley will kick off at 2pm on Sunday, January 23 at the Emirates Stadium.
The last meeting between the two sides was in the reverse fixture back in September, when a 30th minute Martin Odegaard strike was enough to give the visitors all three points.
How to watch?
The match has not been selected for live television coverage, but highlights will be available on Match of the Day 2 at 22:30. This is also available to stream via iPlayer and the iPlayer app.
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Match odds
Arsenal vs Burnley odds with Grosvenor Sport
Arsenal 7/20
Draw 4/1
Burnley 17/2
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Team news
The Gunners were without a number of their players for Thursday’s game against Liverpool and could experience the same once again here with up to nine players potentially missing this contest.
Cedric Soares (hip), Calum Chambers (neck) and Bernd Leno (back) are all doubts, while Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey will serve suspensions.
Mohamed Elneny, Nicolas Pepe and Omar Rekik remain at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has returned from Gabon duty following heart problems caused by Covid-19.
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As for Burnley, they have been hit by a number of Covid-19 cases and also have nine potential absentees heading into this fixture.
Johann Berg Gudmunsson, Nathan Collins, Dwight McNeil, Eric Pieters and Matej Vydra have all tested positive and will be assessed ahead of the game, along with the recovering Charlie Taylor (knock).
Connor Roberts (match fitness) is a doubt, while Ashley Barnes (thigh) and Maxwell Cornet (AFCON) are out.
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