Half Time
1–0
90 Min
1–0
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Arsenal
4-3-3 · Mikel Arteta
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Burnley
4-2-3-1 · Mike Jackson
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Unknown
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
This was a pressure test with momentum at stake, and Arsenal handled it well enough to claim a narrow 1-0 win that mattered as much for confidence as for points. In a match that turned on small margins, the result suggested stronger short-term control from Mikel Arteta’s side, while Burnley were left needing sharper adjustments after the break.
Arsenal had taken the lead by half-time at 1-0, and that early advantage shaped the rest of the contest. The one-goal margin reflected how fine the details had been in finishing and game management, with both sides aware that the next big moment could swing the balance. Arsenal’s 4-3-3 gave them a stable base in possession and clearer routes into the final third, while Burnley’s 4-2-3-1 aimed to stay compact and strike in transitions.
Arteta managed the game-state transitions effectively. Once in front, Arsenal did not need to chase the tempo; instead, they controlled phases, protected the centre, and handled Burnley’s pressure with more composure. That sort of measured management was important in a match where a single mistake could have changed the outcome. Burnley, by contrast, found it harder to shift the rhythm after falling behind, and Mike Jackson’s side needed quicker in-game responses to regain territory and chance creation.
Two substitutions shaped the second-half dynamics, and they mattered because the contest had become tighter and more tactical. Arsenal used their changes to preserve structure and maintain the clean sheet, while Burnley tried to alter the attacking picture without fully breaking Arsenal’s defensive organisation. The visitors did create periods of pressure, but they lacked enough sharpness in the final actions to turn that into a leveller.
For Arsenal, it was the kind of controlled win that could steady momentum; for Burnley, it was a reminder that small tactical details had shaped the outcome. Next, both clubs moved on with clear lessons from a tightly managed afternoon.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Arsenal and Burnley will meet with pressure attached to every phase of the game, and the result would carry real weight for momentum, confidence and control of the run-in. This will be a test of character and tactical discipline, with both sides needing to show they can manage stress as well as possession.
For Arsenal, the spotlight will fall on Mikel Arteta’s balance between aggressive pressing and rest-defense organization. In a 4-3-3, the home side will likely want to push Burnley back early, compress the pitch and create chances through sustained territory. But if the structure behind the ball loosens, transitions could quickly become a problem. In Cyprus, where Premier League matches are followed closely and often judged through the lens of tempo and control, this should look like a classic pressure game: one team trying to dictate, the other trying to stay compact and punish mistakes.
Burnley, set up in a 4-2-3-1 under Mike Jackson, will probably focus on staying disciplined between the lines and limiting clean passing lanes into dangerous areas. If the match remains level after the first hour, Jackson’s bench timing could become a key factor. Fresh legs at that stage may alter the rhythm, especially if Arsenal have already spent energy chasing control. The visitors will need patience, but also enough ambition to threaten on transitions and set pieces when openings appear.
In a match framed by pressure, the decisive detail will likely be who keeps their shape when the first mistakes appear.
Arsenal with a deserved victory after a fine display
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Axel Tuanzebe from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Arsenal: 61%, Burnley: 39%.
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
William Saliba from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Burnley takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Cristhian Mosquera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Max Weiss as he comes out and claims the ball
Goal kick for Arsenal
The cross by Axel Tuanzebe from Burnley successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Goal kick for Burnley
Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
Myles Lewis-Skelly is penalised for pushing Zeki Amdouni
Bashir Humphreys makes a crucial save!
The cross by Declan Rice from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Arsenal: 62%, Burnley: 38%.
Lucas Pires commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Dangerous challenge by Lucas Pires from Burnley. Bukayo Saka on the receiving end of that.
Declan Rice relieves the pressure with a clearance
Declan Rice relieves the pressure with a clearance
Axel Tuanzebe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Axel Tuanzebe relieves the pressure with a clearance
The game is restarted
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
Martin Oedegaard is leaving the field to be replaced by Martin Zubimendi in a tactical substitution.
Leandro Trossard is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Gabriel Martinelli.
Leandro Trossard is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Zian Flemming is given a yellow card for pushing an opponent
Zian Flemming is penalised for pushing David Raya
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added
Axel Tuanzebe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Declan Rice relieves the pressure with a clearance
Myles Lewis-Skelly relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Arsenal: 66%, Burnley: 34%.
Goal kick for Burnley
Martin Oedegaard relieves the pressure with a clearance
Axel Tuanzebe makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Arsenal are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Burnley
Leandro Trossard from Arsenal fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
Axel Tuanzebe from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jacob Bruun Larsen is penalised for pushing Myles Lewis-Skelly
Bashir Humphreys relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Jacob Bruun Larsen from Burnley trips Declan Rice
Bukayo Saka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Burnley are trying to create something here.
James Ward-Prowse relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Bashir Humphreys relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Arsenal: 66%, Burnley: 34%.
James Ward-Prowse relieves the pressure with a clearance
Kyle Walker relieves the pressure with a clearance
Burnley take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Loum Tchaouna is leaving the field to be replaced by Jacob Bruun Larsen in a tactical substitution.
Maxime Esteve is leaving the field to be replaced by Bashir Humphreys in a tactical substitution.
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Zeki Amdouni relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jaidon Anthony is penalised for pushing Martin Oedegaard
Goal kick for Burnley
Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Arsenal: 66%, Burnley: 34%.
Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
Martin Oedegaard is penalised for pushing Zian Flemming
Burnley take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Viktor Gyoekeres relieves the pressure with a clearance
Burnley take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Burnley
Florentino is leaving the field to be replaced by James Ward-Prowse in a tactical substitution.
Josh Laurent is penalised for pushing Bukayo Saka
The game is restarted
Loum Tchaouna is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Arsenal: 68%, Burnley: 32%.
Goal kick for Burnley
Zian Flemming is penalised for pushing Martin Oedegaard
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Eberechi Eze is leaving the field to be replaced by Myles Lewis-Skelly in a tactical substitution.
Kai Havertz is leaving the field to be replaced by Viktor Gyoekeres in a tactical substitution.
Riccardo Calafiori is leaving the field to be replaced by Piero Hincapie in a tactical substitution.
Burnley take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Lesley Ugochukwu is leaving the field to be replaced by Josh Laurent in a tactical substitution.
Hannibal Mejbri is leaving the field to be replaced by Zeki Amdouni in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Arsenal: 68%, Burnley: 32%.
Declan Rice relieves the pressure with a clearance
William Saliba wins an air challenge against Zian Flemming
VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
The match is very one-sided right now. Arsenal are clearly dominating possession
VAR - CARD! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card for a player from Arsenal.
Kai Havertz commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
The referee signals a free kick as Kai Havertz from Arsenal trips Lesley Ugochukwu
Maxime Esteve relieves the pressure with a clearance
Gabriel makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Florentino relieves the pressure with a clearance
Riccardo Calafiori relieves the pressure with a clearance
Riccardo Calafiori relieves the pressure with a clearance
Declan Rice makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Burnley are trying to create something here.
William Saliba wins an air challenge against Lesley Ugochukwu
Ball possession: Arsenal: 70%, Burnley: 30%.
Goal kick for Burnley
Declan Rice relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cristhian Mosquera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Riccardo Calafiori relieves the pressure with a clearance
Kai Havertz from Arsenal is ruled offside
Zian Flemming relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
The cross by Bukayo Saka from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Jaidon Anthony from Burnley trips Cristhian Mosquera
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Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Maxime Esteve relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
Both teams are playing fair and the ref is hardly noticeable.
Lucas Pires relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Arsenal: 69%, Burnley: 31%.
Goal kick for Burnley
Bukayo Saka from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target
Bukayo Saka goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Bukayo Saka but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Bukayo Saka finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Kai Havertz creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Declan Rice relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lucas Pires relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Florentino from Burnley trips Eberechi Eze
William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Burnley
Goal kick for Arsenal
Hannibal Mejbri fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Lesley Ugochukwu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Arsenal start a counter attack
Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Burnley are trying to create something here.
Hannibal Mejbri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Cristhian Mosquera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Burnley
Maxime Esteve successfully blocks the shot
Eberechi Eze from Arsenal heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
Kai Havertz creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The cross by Leandro Trossard from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Arsenal: 71%, Burnley: 29%.
Martin Oedegaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Burnley
OH! That would have been a great goal! Eberechi Eze sees his volley come back off the crossbar!
The cross by Cristhian Mosquera from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Lucas Pires from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Arsenal start a counter attack
Kyle Walker relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Burnley are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Gabriel from Arsenal trips Hannibal Mejbri
Axel Tuanzebe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Arsenal
Eberechi Eze could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Jaidon Anthony fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Burnley start a counter attack
Jaidon Anthony relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
Burnley take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Arsenal: 73%, Burnley: 27%.
Arsenal are in control of the ball.
Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Kyle Walker wins an air challenge against Leandro Trossard
Riccardo Calafiori wins an air challenge against Loum Tchaouna
Burnley take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Declan Rice relieves the pressure with a clearance
Burnley are trying to create something here.
Zian Flemming wins an air challenge against Eberechi Eze
Bukayo Saka is penalised for pushing Lucas Pires
Cristhian Mosquera is penalised for pushing Jaidon Anthony
Maxime Esteve relieves the pressure with a clearance
Declan Rice relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal are in control of the ball.
The second half is underway
Arsenal has been the better team in this half
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Arsenal: 72%, Burnley: 28%.
Burnley are trying to create something here.
Burnley take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Maxime Esteve relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added
Maxime Esteve relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Arsenal: 75%, Burnley: 25%.
Goal kick for Burnley
Bukayo Saka fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Kai Havertz creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Arsenal are trying to create something here.
William Saliba wins an air challenge against Zian Flemming
Goal kick for Burnley
Arsenal are trying to create something here.
Jaidon Anthony is penalised for pushing Eberechi Eze
Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
Jaidon Anthony swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Declan Rice relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Arsenal: 76%, Burnley: 24%.
Eberechi Eze relieves the pressure with a clearance
Axel Tuanzebe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Burnley are in control of the ball.
Kai Havertz wins an air challenge against Maxime Esteve
Arsenal managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
Bukayo Saka provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Kai Havertz Arsenal scores with a header.
Bukayo Saka from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
Lesley Ugochukwu successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Martin Oedegaard is blocked
Riccardo Calafiori creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Arsenal are trying to create something here.
Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Arsenal!
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Arsenal.
Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Arsenal: 78%, Burnley: 22%.
Safe hands from Max Weiss as he comes out and claims the ball
Lucas Pires relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
Florentino relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
Cristhian Mosquera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Riccardo Calafiori relieves the pressure with a clearance
William Saliba wins an air challenge against Zian Flemming
Burnley take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Loum Tchaouna relieves the pressure with a clearance
Maxime Esteve relieves the pressure with a clearance
Bukayo Saka from Arsenal takes a short corner kick from the right.
Maxime Esteve successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Kai Havertz is blocked
Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Arsenal: 81%, Burnley: 19%.
Arsenal are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
Eberechi Eze shoots from outside the box, but Max Weiss has it under control
Eberechi Eze tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Max Weiss
Lesley Ugochukwu from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Hannibal Mejbri is given a yellow card for pushing an opponent
Hannibal Mejbri is penalised for pushing Gabriel
Hannibal Mejbri relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Arsenal
Hannibal Mejbri from Burnley sends an effort wide of target
Hannibal Mejbri goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Hannibal Mejbri but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Hannibal Mejbri finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
The cross by Loum Tchaouna from Burnley successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Burnley start a counter attack
Lucas Pires from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Lucas Pires relieves the pressure with a clearance
Kyle Walker relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Hannibal Mejbri from Burnley trips Gabriel
Ball possession: Arsenal: 80%, Burnley: 20%.
Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Burnley start a counter attack
Axel Tuanzebe from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Arsenal are trying to create something here.
Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Loum Tchaouna relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Burnley
Florentino relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Maxime Esteve relieves the pressure with a clearance
Maxime Esteve relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lucas Pires relieves the pressure with a clearance
The match is very one-sided right now. Arsenal are clearly dominating possession
Jaidon Anthony is penalised for pushing Cristhian Mosquera
Ball possession: Arsenal: 75%, Burnley: 25%.
Goal kick for Burnley
Zian Flemming relieves the pressure with a clearance
Loum Tchaouna is penalised for pushing Eberechi Eze
Declan Rice from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cristhian Mosquera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Burnley are trying to create something here.
Kyle Walker makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Zian Flemming wins an air challenge against Cristhian Mosquera
Goal kick for Burnley
Lucas Pires relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal are trying to create something here.
Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Florentino relieves the pressure with a clearance
Bukayo Saka is penalised for pushing Lesley Ugochukwu
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Close! Leandro Trossard with a great hit from long range that bounces off the post!
Arsenal are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Arsenal: 81%, Burnley: 19%.
Goal kick for Burnley
Kai Havertz from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target
Kai Havertz goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Kai Havertz but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Kai Havertz finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Leandro Trossard creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Bukayo Saka from Arsenal takes a short corner kick from the right.
Maxime Esteve successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Bukayo Saka is blocked
Riccardo Calafiori creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Arsenal are trying to create something here.
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
Zian Flemming relieves the pressure with a clearance
Riccardo Calafiori successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Loum Tchaouna is blocked
William Saliba wins an air challenge against Zian Flemming
Goal kick for Burnley
Gabriel from Arsenal fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
Kyle Walker wins an air challenge against Riccardo Calafiori
Max Weiss from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Loum Tchaouna is penalised for pushing Eberechi Eze
Ball possession: Arsenal: 80%, Burnley: 20%.
William Saliba wins an air challenge against Zian Flemming
Kyle Walker relieves the pressure with a clearance
Loum Tchaouna relieves the pressure with a clearance
Burnley take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Arsenal are trying to create something here.
Jaidon Anthony from Burnley goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bukayo Saka
William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Burnley
Florentino relieves the pressure with a clearance
Florentino relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jaidon Anthony relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Arsenal: 58%, Burnley: 42%.
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jaidon Anthony relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Maxime Esteve relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Martin Oedegaard from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Arsenal are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Arsenal
Florentino fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
William Saliba from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jaidon Anthony swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Kai Havertz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jaidon Anthony from Burnley takes a short corner kick from the left.
Bukayo Saka relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lucas Pires makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Maxime Esteve relieves the pressure with a clearance
Martin Oedegaard relieves the pressure with a clearance
William Saliba wins an air challenge against Zian Flemming
Burnley are in control of the ball.
Burnley kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Emirates Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Emirates Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Emirates Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Emirates Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Emirates Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Emirates Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Cyprus have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cyprus broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Arsenal vs Burnley kicks off at 22:00 EEST on Monday 18 May 2026 in Cyprus.
Local broadcast partners for Cyprus have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cyprus broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
Across the last 8 meetings, Arsenal have 4 wins, Burnley have 0 wins, and there have been 0 draws.
This is a Premier League Round 37 match at Emirates Stadium in England.
Status
Finished
Attendance
60,274
Minute
63'
Winner
Arsenal
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