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Burnley vs Arsenal preview: How to watch, lineups, injury updates & prediction

By Ross Kennerley

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal looks dejected after the Premier League match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor on March 06, 2021 in Burnley, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Jon Super - Pool/Getty Images)
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal looks dejected after the Premier League match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor on March 06, 2021 in Burnley, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Jon Super - Pool/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 01: Thomas Partey of Arsenal during the Pre Season Friendly match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on August 01, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images) /

Arsenal Team News – Mikel Arteta Has Welcome Squad Boost for Burnley Clash

Whisper it quietly, but, Arsenal have almost got a fully fit squad to choose from. It’s headline grabbing stuff.

Of course, not everyone is fit and available, or eligible to play because they know how to keep their emotions in check, but as far as the starting lineup is concerned it’s nearly at its ideal.

Xhaka remains the only absentee who if available would likely make the team, and with Thomas Partey now primed and ready for his first start of the season nobody is especially concerned about that.

Mohamed Elneny is still recovering from a hamstring strain and won’t be back at training for another week, while Rob Holding is nursing a bruised knee and should be available for selection for the EFL Cup clash with AFC Wimbledon.

With Emile Smith Rowe healthy after illness and Partey fit, those two could come into the lineup while Aaron Ramsdale keeps his place over Bernd Leno. Exciting times, right?

As for the hosts, their big-money signing, Maxwell Cornet, could be in line for his debut after joining from Lyon for £13m. No, we can’t quite believe that happened either.

Conor Roberts may also get a start at right-back but otherwise it’s a clean bill of health for Dyche.

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