Arsenal recorded only their third win of the Premier League season away at Sunderland last weekend, with Arsène Wenger's side moving up into fifth place. They should pretty comfortably pick up their second win on the bounce at home to Burnley on Saturday, with Sean Dyche's newly-promoted outfit having failed to record a single victory so far this season.
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Arsenal should be able to record their second consecutive Premier League win at home to Burnley on Saturday.
Gareth Copley
The Clarets have picked up just four points from their opening nine games, and they’ve already been cut five points adrift of safety. They’re already looking relegation certainties, with what seems to be the worst squad in the entire division. Anything other than a victory for the Gunners in this match will no doubt be considered a poor result.
Key player - Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal)
Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey is undoubtedly the side's most important midfield cog, with the Welshman providing an invention and a dynamism sorely missing whenever he's unavailable. Unfortunately for Burnley, in this match Ramsey should be fit enough to start from the off.
Key matchup - Arsenal's possession game vs. Burnley's defensive shape
Despite spending pretty big in the summer, Arsenal still suffer the same old problems when it comes to breaking down deep defences that they always have. The Gunners’ possession-based style is easy on the eye, but its low tempo means disciplined teams can sit compact and frustrate them pretty easily. If Burnley’s positional play is good, they stand a chance of picking up a point or three.
Arsenal injuries and suspensions
Out: David Ospina (thigh), Olivier Giroud (tibia), Mathieu Debuchy (ankle), Laurent Koscielny (achilles), Mesut Özil, Jack Wilshere (knee). In doubt: Kieran Gibbs (pelvis).
Burnley injuries and suspensions
Out: Steven Reid (groin), Matt Taylor (calf), Sam Vokes (knee). In doubt: Dean Marney (hamstring).
Arsenal’s injury problems have deepened in midweek, with Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs both joining their injury list. The former will certainly miss this match, while the latter is in doubt. Also still unavailable are defenders Mathieu Debuchy and Laurent Koscielny, backup goalkeeper David Ospina, midfielder Mesut Özil and striker Olivier Giroud. Burnley, meanwhile will be without defender Steven Reid and midfielders Matt Taylor and Sam Vokes, though Dean Marney could return from a hamstring problem to be available.
Match Date/Time: Saturday, 3 p.m. local, 11 a.m. ET
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, England
TV: Premier League Extra Time (U.S.), TSN4 (Canada)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S.)
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