Arsenal v Burnley

Burnley face a tough challenge when they play away to Arsenal in Premier League play. Arsenal were winners last week while Burnley are coming off of a loss.

The home side Gunners scored a big win away from home last week when they defeated the Potters of Stoke City by a score of 1-3. It was a come from behind win for Arsenal as two goals in stoppage time from Cesc Fabregas and Vermaelen were enough to pull out the win. The win leaves the side managed by Arsene Wenger in 3rd place of the Premiership with 58 points, 2 behind the 2nd place Manchester United and 9 points ahead of the 4th place Tottenham Hotspur. The team has 4 confirmed injury absences in Ramsey, Gibbs, Van Persie and Djourou while Diaby and William Gallas are doubtful.

Burnley have been struggling mightily of late and currently occupy 19th place in the log. If the season were to end today they would make the drop back to the 2nd tier of British football. They have 23 points and sit 4 points ahead of the last place Pompey while sitting one point behind the 18th place Hull City. The side managed by Brian Laws were losers at home to Portsmouth their last time out by a score of 1-2 at Turf Moor. The Clarets are reporting 4 injury concerns with in Alexander, Caldwell, McCann and Kalvenes who are doubtful.

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Arsenal v Burnley
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