EPL: Arsenal Hold On Against Burnley to Extend Clean Sheet Streak to Four

Mikel Arteta celebrates

A 1-0 win over Burnley moved Arsenal a step closer to the title and marked 446 minutes without conceding in the Premier League.

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Arsenal took another step toward a first Premier League title in 22 years with a 1-0 win over already-relegated Burnley. The result puts the pressure on Manchester City ahead of their penultimate match on Tuesday.

Arsenal knew a win here would put them in a strong position to make history. They responded with patience, building carefully until they found the breakthrough.

Arsenal’s first clear chance came when Leandro Trossard created space for himself and struck a low shot from outside the area that hit the near post. Eberechi Eze then registered the team’s first shot on target with a hooked volley from distance.

Mikel Arteta was furious when Bukayo Saka was denied a penalty after a clash with Lucas Pires. Moments later, Martin Odegaard found space in the area and fired off a shot that was deflected just wide.

Arsenal didn’t have to wait long for the breakthrough. From the resulting corner, they scored their 18th goal of the season from set pieces, a Premier League record. Kai Havertz rose above the crowd in the six-yard box and headed into the middle of the net, giving Saka his 50th Premier League assist in the process.

That goal gave Arsenal a good platform heading into half-time. They came out for the second half looking for more, though Eze was unlucky when his shot looped onto the top of the bar after a fingertip save from Max Weiß.

Arsenal still trailed Manchester City on goals scored, so they pushed for a second to move ahead on goal difference in case it mattered on the final day.

Goalscorer Kai Havertz was perhaps a bit overzealous in his challenge on Lesley Ugochukwu, but referee Paul Tierney spared him a red card. Trossard then had a shot that faded wide of the top corner.

The hosts were given plenty of added time to find a second goal, but they were happy to settle for the vital three points.

Arsenal went into half-time in a good position and came out for the second half looking for more. Eze wasn’t as fortunate this time, as his shot looped onto the crossbar after Max Weiß got a fingertip to it.

Arsenal still trailed Manchester City on goals scored, so they pushed for another goal to move ahead on goal difference in case it mattered on the final matchday.

Kai Havertz, who had scored the opener, went in hard on Lesley Ugochukwu but avoided a red card after referee Paul Tierney let play continue. Trossard then had a chance of his own, though his shot drifted wide of the top corner.

The hosts had plenty of stoppage time to find a second, but they were content to settle for the crucial three points.

Key Points

• Bukayo Saka reached a milestone in this match by assisting his 50th Premier League goal for Arsenal.

• Arsenal recorded their fourth consecutive Premier League clean sheet. They have now gone 446 minutes without conceding a goal in the league.

• Burnley did not manage a single shot on target against Arsenal. It is the first time since facing Sunderland on 2nd February 2026 that Burnley have failed to register a shot on target in a Premier League game.