Burnley vs. Arsenal: Team News, Predicted Line-Ups, Live Stream & TV Info
Burnley host Arsenal in a tie that could have major implications at both ends of the Premier League.
Sean Dyche's side still hold out hope of escaping relegation and an immediate return to the Championship, while Arsene Wenger is hoping Arsenal's momentum will allow them to push Chelsea as close as possible in the chase for the title. The big prize is likely to elude the Gunners, but it won't stop them trying.
With so much at stake, this promises to be a fascinating encounter.
Date: Saturday, March 11
Time: 3 p.m. BST/10 a.m. ET
Venue: Turf Moor, Burnley
TV Info: NBC (U.S.), Sky Sports 1 (U.K.)
Live Stream: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S.), Sky Go (U.K.)
Form Guide (last five results of both teams)
Burnley:
- D (0-0) vs. Tottenham Hotspur
- L (2-0) vs. Southampton
- W (1-0) vs. Manchester City
- L (2-0) vs. Liverpool
- L (0-1) vs. Swansea City
Arsenal:
- W (4-1) vs. Liverpool
- W (1-2) vs. Newcastle United
- W (0-2) vs. Monaco
- W (3-0) vs. West Ham United
- W (1-2) vs. Manchester United
Having avoided defeat in recent home matches against both Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, Burnley will be optimistic of achieving a result against Arsenal.
However, this may be their toughest test for some time: The Gunners are absolutely rampant, having won their last seven consecutive games.
Team News
Sean Dyche is famous for his consistent selection policy. Barring any late injury worries, he is likely to stick with the XI who took on Tottenham.
Arsene Wenger has confirmed to Arsenal's official website that Mikel Arteta, Jack Wilshere, Abou Diaby and Mathieu Debuchy are available for selection once more. However, the only one of that quartet who has any real chance of starting is Debuchy.
The big doubt in the Arsenal lineup surrounds Laurent Koscielny, who is struggling with a thigh injury. Should he miss out, Gabriel Paulista will come in as his replacement.
Burnley predicted XI: Tom Heaton; Kieran Trippier, Michael Duff, Jason Shackell, Ben Mee; Scott Arfield, David Jones, Ashley Barnes, George Boyd; Sam Vokes, Danny Ings
Arsenal predicted XI: David Ospina; Hector Bellerin, Per Mertesacker, Gabriel Paulista, Nacho Monreal; Francis Coquelin, Santi Cazorla; Aaron Ramsey, Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez; Olivier Giroud
Players to Watch
Burnley: Kieran Trippier
Arguably, Burnley's biggest attacking threat comes from one of their defenders. Kieran Trippier is an outstanding overlapping full-back who is sure to keep Nacho Monreal busy throughout the 90 minutes. Alexis Sanchez will be required to work back to ensure Monreal is not isolated against Trippier's pace and trickery.
Arsenal: Olivier Giroud
Should Olivier Giroud find the net against Burnley, he will equal a modern Arsenal record of scoring in seven consecutive Premier League games.
Given his form, it would be no great surprise: Giroud is currently playing the best football of his career. Burnley kept Harry Kane quiet last week, but this could be an even sterner test.
