Arsenal vs Burnley Highlights and Goals

Premier League

7:00 PMMay 18, 2026

Regular Season - 37

Arsenal

Show Score

1 - 0

HT:(1 - 0)

Burnley

Emirates Stadium

Referee: P. Tierney

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Arsenal

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Burnley

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Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

61%

39%

1.03

Expected goals (xG)

0.21

0.85

Goals Prevented

0.85

Attack

13

Total shots

5

3

Shots on target

0

7

Shots off target

4

3

Blocked shots

1

9

Shots inside box

2

4

Shots outside box

3

3

Corner kicks

3

1

Offsides

0

Passing

506

Total passes

322

438 (87%)

Accurate passes

255 (79%)

Discipline

7

Fouls

16

1

Yellow cards

3

0

Red cards

0

0

Goalkeeper saves

2

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Lineup

Arsenal

4-3-3

1 G D. Raya 6.9

33 D R. Calafiori 7.0

6 D Gabriel 7.0

2 D W. Saliba 6.9

3 D C. Mosquera 6.9

10 M E. Eze 6.7

41 M D. Rice 8.3

8 M M. Odegaard (C) 6.9

19 F L. Trossard 7.2

29 F K. Havertz 37' 67' Tripping 7.3

7 F B. Saka 37' 7.3

Substitutes

13 G K. Arrizabalaga

9 F Gabriel Jesus

14 F V. Gyökeres 73' Replaced by K. Havertz 6.7

20 F N. Madueke

11 F G. Martinelli 90+3' Replaced by L. Trossard

5 D P. Hincapie 72' Replaced by R. Calafiori 6.3

36 M M. Zubimendi 90+3' Replaced by M. Odegaard

49 D M. Lewis-Skelly 73' Replaced by E. Eze 6.3

56 M M. Dowman

Coach

Mikel Arteta

Burnley

4-2-3-1

13 G M. Weiss 7.2

23 D Lucas Pires 90+4' Roughing 6.9

5 D M. Esteve 7.0

6 D A. Tuanzebe 6.3

2 D K. Walker (C) 6.7

8 M L. Ugochukwu 7.2

16 M Florentino 6.9

11 M J. Anthony 6.2

28 M H. Mejbri 28' Delay of game 5.9

17 M L. Tchaouna 6.3

19 F Z. Flemming 90+1' Roughing 6.7

Substitutes

1 G M. Dubravka

4 D J. Worrall

3 D Q. Hartman

20 M J. Ward-Prowse 78' Replaced by Florentino 6.3

29 M J. Laurent 71' Replaced by L. Ugochukwu 6.7

7 F J. Bruun Larsen 82' Replaced by L. Tchaouna 6.3

10 F M. Edwards

12 D B. Humphreys 82' Replaced by M. Esteve 6.7

25 F Z. Amdouni 70' Replaced by H. Mejbri 6.7

Coach

Mike Jackson

Premier League Standings - Premier League

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Arsenal	38	26	7	5	71-27	44	85	W 25 April: Arsenal 1 - 0 Newcastle W 02 May: Arsenal 3 - 0 Fulham W 10 May: West Ham 0 - 1 Arsenal W 18 May: Arsenal 1 - 0 Burnley W 24 May: Crystal Palace 1 - 2 Arsenal
2	Manchester City	38	23	9	6	77-35	42	78	D 04 May: Everton 3 - 3 Manchester City W 09 May: Manchester City 3 - 0 Brentford W 13 May: Manchester City 3 - 0 Crystal Palace D 19 May: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Manchester City L 24 May: Manchester City 1 - 2 Aston Villa
3	Manchester United	38	20	11	7	69-50	19	71	W 27 April: Manchester United 2 - 1 Brentford W 03 May: Manchester United 3 - 2 Liverpool D 09 May: Sunderland 0 - 0 Manchester United W 17 May: Manchester United 3 - 2 Nottingham Forest W 24 May: Brighton 0 - 3 Manchester United
4	Aston Villa	38	19	8	11	56-49	7	65	L 25 April: Fulham 1 - 0 Aston Villa L 03 May: Aston Villa 1 - 2 Tottenham D 10 May: Burnley 2 - 2 Aston Villa W 15 May: Aston Villa 4 - 2 Liverpool W 24 May: Manchester City 1 - 2 Aston Villa
5	Liverpool	38	17	9	12	63-53	10	60	W 25 April: Liverpool 3 - 1 Crystal Palace L 03 May: Manchester United 3 - 2 Liverpool D 09 May: Liverpool 1 - 1 Chelsea L 15 May: Aston Villa 4 - 2 Liverpool D 24 May: Liverpool 1 - 1 Brentford
6	Bournemouth	38	13	18	7	58-54	4	57	D 22 April: Bournemouth 2 - 2 Leeds W 03 May: Bournemouth 3 - 0 Crystal Palace W 09 May: Fulham 0 - 1 Bournemouth D 19 May: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Manchester City D 24 May: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Bournemouth
7	Sunderland	38	14	12	12	42-48	-6	54	L 24 April: Sunderland 0 - 5 Nottingham Forest D 02 May: Wolves 1 - 1 Sunderland D 09 May: Sunderland 0 - 0 Manchester United W 17 May: Everton 1 - 3 Sunderland W 24 May: Sunderland 2 - 1 Chelsea
8	Brighton	38	14	11	13	52-46	6	53	W 21 April: Brighton 3 - 0 Chelsea L 02 May: Newcastle 3 - 1 Brighton W 09 May: Brighton 3 - 0 Wolves L 17 May: Leeds 1 - 0 Brighton L 24 May: Brighton 0 - 3 Manchester United
9	Brentford	38	14	11	13	55-52	3	53	L 27 April: Manchester United 2 - 1 Brentford W 02 May: Brentford 3 - 0 West Ham L 09 May: Manchester City 3 - 0 Brentford D 17 May: Brentford 2 - 2 Crystal Palace D 24 May: Liverpool 1 - 1 Brentford
10	Chelsea	38	14	10	14	58-52	6	52	L 21 April: Brighton 3 - 0 Chelsea L 04 May: Chelsea 1 - 3 Nottingham Forest D 09 May: Liverpool 1 - 1 Chelsea W 19 May: Chelsea 2 - 1 Tottenham L 24 May: Sunderland 2 - 1 Chelsea
11	Fulham	38	15	7	16	47-51	-4	52	W 25 April: Fulham 1 - 0 Aston Villa L 02 May: Arsenal 3 - 0 Fulham L 09 May: Fulham 0 - 1 Bournemouth D 17 May: Wolves 1 - 1 Fulham W 24 May: Fulham 2 - 0 Newcastle
12	Newcastle	38	14	7	17	53-55	-2	49	L 25 April: Arsenal 1 - 0 Newcastle W 02 May: Newcastle 3 - 1 Brighton D 10 May: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Newcastle W 17 May: Newcastle 3 - 1 West Ham L 24 May: Fulham 2 - 0 Newcastle
13	Everton	38	13	10	15	47-50	-3	49	L 25 April: West Ham 2 - 1 Everton D 04 May: Everton 3 - 3 Manchester City D 10 May: Crystal Palace 2 - 2 Everton L 17 May: Everton 1 - 3 Sunderland L 24 May: Tottenham 1 - 0 Everton
14	Leeds	38	11	14	13	49-56	-7	47	D 22 April: Bournemouth 2 - 2 Leeds W 01 May: Leeds 3 - 1 Burnley D 11 May: Tottenham 1 - 1 Leeds W 17 May: Leeds 1 - 0 Brighton L 24 May: West Ham 3 - 0 Leeds
15	Crystal Palace	38	11	12	15	41-51	-10	45	L 03 May: Bournemouth 3 - 0 Crystal Palace D 10 May: Crystal Palace 2 - 2 Everton L 13 May: Manchester City 3 - 0 Crystal Palace D 17 May: Brentford 2 - 2 Crystal Palace L 24 May: Crystal Palace 1 - 2 Arsenal
16	Nottingham Forest	38	11	11	16	48-51	-3	44	W 24 April: Sunderland 0 - 5 Nottingham Forest W 04 May: Chelsea 1 - 3 Nottingham Forest D 10 May: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Newcastle L 17 May: Manchester United 3 - 2 Nottingham Forest D 24 May: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Bournemouth
17	Tottenham	38	10	11	17	48-57	-9	41	W 25 April: Wolves 0 - 1 Tottenham W 03 May: Aston Villa 1 - 2 Tottenham D 11 May: Tottenham 1 - 1 Leeds L 19 May: Chelsea 2 - 1 Tottenham W 24 May: Tottenham 1 - 0 Everton
18	West Ham	38	10	9	19	46-65	-19	39	W 25 April: West Ham 2 - 1 Everton L 02 May: Brentford 3 - 0 West Ham L 10 May: West Ham 0 - 1 Arsenal L 17 May: Newcastle 3 - 1 West Ham W 24 May: West Ham 3 - 0 Leeds
19	Burnley	38	4	10	24	38-75	-37	22	L 22 April: Burnley 0 - 1 Manchester City L 01 May: Leeds 3 - 1 Burnley D 10 May: Burnley 2 - 2 Aston Villa L 18 May: Arsenal 1 - 0 Burnley D 24 May: Burnley 1 - 1 Wolves
20	Wolves	38	3	11	24	27-68	-41	20	L 25 April: Wolves 0 - 1 Tottenham D 02 May: Wolves 1 - 1 Sunderland L 09 May: Brighton 3 - 0 Wolves D 17 May: Wolves 1 - 1 Fulham D 24 May: Burnley 1 - 1 Wolves

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
• Relegation - Championship

Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Burnley at Emirates Stadium, with Kai Havertz’s first-half strike proving decisive in a controlled performance by the league leaders.

Arsenal dominated proceedings from start to finish, controlling 61% possession against a Burnley side fighting for survival. The Gunners arrived at this match sitting atop the Premier League table with 79 points from 36 games. Burnley, meanwhile, languished in 19th place with just 21 points, desperate for points to aid their relegation battle.

The hosts made their superiority count early in the contest. Havertz broke the deadlock in the 37th minute, latching onto a chance inside the box to fire Arsenal ahead. The German striker’s clinical finish gave Arsenal the lead they would hold throughout the match.

Arsenal’s attacking play dominated the first half. The home side created numerous opportunities, with their forwards pressing high and winning the ball in dangerous areas. Burnley offered little in attack, struggling to build any sustained pressure on the Arsenal goal.

Havertz’s opener gave Arsenal control they never relinquished. The Gunners’ passing moved smoothly, with 87% accuracy across 506 total passes. Declan Rice orchestrated play from midfield with composure, completing five tackles and earning an 8.3 rating for his influential display.

The second half saw Arsenal manage the game expertly. Burnley grew frustrated as their attacks repeatedly broke down. The visitors managed just five total shots, with none finding the target. Their goalkeeper Max Weiss made two saves to keep the scoreline respectable.

Havertz picked up a yellow card in the 67th minute for a tactical foul. Arsenal’s control meant few anxious moments for their defense. Burnley’s indiscipline showed through multiple yellow cards, with Mejbri, Flemming, and Lucas Pires all cautioned.

Arsenal’s attacking threat remained constant throughout. Bukayo Saka provided defensive support while creating chances down the wing. Leandro Trossard added width to Arsenal’s play, though neither managed to extend the lead.

The statistics told the story of Arsenal’s dominance. The Gunners recorded 13 total shots compared to Burnley’s five. Expected goals favored Arsenal at 1.03 to 0.21, reflecting the quality of chances created.

Burnley’s frustration boiled over late in the match. Lucas Pires received a yellow card in the 90+4th minute as tensions mounted. Arsenal held firm to secure three points without requiring goalkeeper heroics.

This victory extends Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table. The Gunners’ form shows just one loss in their last five matches. Burnley’s loss keeps them rooted near the bottom, with their survival hopes fading fast.

Arsenal face their next fixture looking to maintain their title charge. Burnley must find immediate improvement to avoid relegation from the Premier League.