Arsenal vs Burnley Preview: How to Watch, Predicted Lineups, Score Prediction & Team News

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Sean Dyche, Manager of Burnley embraces Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal prior to the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal FC at Turf Moor on February 02, 2020 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Sean Dyche, Manager of Burnley embraces Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal prior to the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal FC at Turf Moor on February 02, 2020 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) /
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BURNLEY, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 02: Sean Dyche, Manager of Burnley embraces Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) /

Arsenal host Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday.

Every week Arsenal seem to be faced with a must-win game. Languishing in 15th spot in the Premier League with 13 points from 11 matches and sitting eight points adrift of fourth spot, the visit of the Clarets could even determine the outcome of their season, let alone be classed as must-win.

If Arsenal don’t win, or Heavens to Betsy lose on Sunday, then it could well spell curtains for any faint aspirations there may be of securing a Champions League berth this season. Even worse, if Mikel Arteta was feeling the pressure before, defeat would plummet him to the very depths of Challenger Deep.

As per the Premier League table, there are only five sides worse off than the Gunners at present. One of them is Burnley. Just one win from their opening ten matches leaves them occupying the final spot of the relegation zone, so in truth, Arsenal couldn’t ask for a better fixture.

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We’ve come to realise now that this means nothing. It doesn’t matter who the opposition are, if you can’t score goals you might as well be playing yourself. Coming up against a side known for their defensive stability and unwillingness to chase games away from home, the current predicament could remain unsolved.

It’s remarkable that despite how woeful Arsenal have been this season, they could move within five points of a top four spot if results go their way. With fixtures aplenty to come over December, including another home league clash on Wednesday, getting a positive run together is the only way that this season can come within reach of being rekindled.

Here’s your preview for Sunday’s Premier League visit of Burnley.

How to Watch on TV

When Is Kick Off? Sunday 13th December
What Time Is Kick Off? 19:15 (BST)
Where Is it Played? Emirates Stadium
TV Channel/Live Stream? Sky Sports Main Event (UK) fuboTV (USA)
Referee? Graham Scott