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Kai Havertz header edges nervy Arsenal past Burnley and one step from title
It was a night when fervour and hope ran into yet more Arsenal anxiety. This was supposed to be straightforward, wasn’t it? Burnley’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed on 22 April. They sacked their manager, Scott Parker, shortly afterwards and came here under the caretaker, Michael Jackson. They had avoided defeat only three times in their previous 10 league matches, drawing all three.
TL;DR
- Kai Havertz scored the only goal for Arsenal with a header from a Bukayo Saka corner.
- Arsenal recorded their 19th clean sheet of the Premier League season.
- The win puts Arsenal on the brink of winning the league title, pending results from Manchester City.
- Leandro Trossard hit the post early in the match.
- Burnley had limited clear-cut chances despite playing well.
- Mikel Arteta addressed the crowd after the match.
- Kai Havertz survived a VAR review for a studs-up challenge.
- Arsenal's midfield featured Martin Ødegaard and Eberechi Eze, with Declan Rice.
- Havertz was preferred over Viktor Gyökeres in the striker role.