January 23rd features a match where Arsenal hosts Burnley in a Premier League match. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cold day, with daytime temperatures of only 4 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. 6th placed Arsenal is fresh off their 0-1 loss against Nottingham Forest. Lewis Grabban struck first for Nottingham Forest in the 83rd minute on a feed from Ryan Yates, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Arsenal couldn’t muster any offence and Nottingham Forest ran away with the shutout win. Arsenal is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Burnley recorded a 1-2 loss against Huddersfield Town. Jay Rodriguez struck first for Burnley in the 28th minute, then Josh Koroma tied it up for Huddersfield Town in the 74th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 87th minute on a goal by Matthew Pearson. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 4 of their last 10.
On Sep 18th, Burnley hosted Arsenal at the Turf Moor in their last match together. Arsenal was victorious by a score of 1 to 0. Martin Ødegaard scored the first goal for Arsenal in the 30th minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, Burnley couldn’t muster any offence and Arsenal ran away with the shutout win.
Burnley is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Aaron Lennon and Maxwel Cornet each only have 1 goal in their last 5. Arsenal is glad to have Bukayo Saka in top form. In the last 5 matches the midfielder has scored four goals
Arsenal will be without Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Bukayo Saka, Sead Kolašinac, Cédric Soares, Calum Chambers and Gabriel, while Sean Dyche’s squad will be without Ashley Barnes, Connor Roberts and Pope.