Verdict: Bukayo Saka over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 2/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Looking to widen their buffer at the top of the Premier League table this weekend, Arsenal will travel to Turf Moor when they meet Burnley.
Burnley
Starting with the hosts, only making their Premier League return this season, it is no secret that Burnley’s sole focus is on maintaining their top-flight status. Although Scott Parker’s side might have opened up the 2025/26 campaign almost universally regarded as the standout relegation contender, the Clarets have shown some real signs of a fight. Snatching a sensational last-gasp 3-2 victory away at Wolves last weekend, the former Fulham boss has seen his squad register back-to-back Premier League wins. Marking their return from October’s international break with a 2-0 win against fellow top-flight returners Leeds, Burnley should be relishing a heavyweight challenge here. Getting Saturday’s showdown underway holding a five-point buffer over the drop zone, Parker’s camp will take plenty of positives away from their bright start to proceedings.
Burnley Team News
Still dealing with a long-term knee injury and yet to make a single appearance this season, Burnley will once again be without Swiss international Zeki Amdouni on Saturday afternoon. Likewise, former Leeds defender Connor Roberts remains on the sidelines with a groin issue.
Bagging a first-half brace away at Wolves last weekend, ex-Millwall striker Zian Flemming will spearhead Parker’s attack here. Despite notching a sensational last-gasp winner in the Midlands, South African international Lyle Foster will have to settle for a spot on the bench.
Arsenal
As for the visitors, extending on their EFL Cup adventure earlier in the week as they secured a routine 2-0 victory at home against Brighton, Arsenal are enjoying what has become a real purple patch. Leading the chase at the top of the Premier League table, the Gunners are now widely regarded as the standout contender to get their hands on a first domestic crown since 2004. Holding a four-point buffer over the chasing pack, Mikel Arteta’s camp have won all of their previous eight consecutive appearances across all competitions – a run that stems back to a 1-1 stalemate against Manchester City on September 21st. With the mood around north London at a red-hot high, Saturday’s guests have also gained a reputation for their defensive steel. In fact, Arteta’s side have shipped just a single strike from open play so far this season.
Arsenal Team News
Missing out against Brighton earlier in the week, Arsenal are once again sweating over the fitness of defensive talisman William Saliba. The Gunners have already confirmed that they will be without the quartet of Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke and skipper Martin Odegaard here.
Coming off the bench and bagging an EFL Cup strike on Wednesday night, England international Bukayo Saka will be handed a full recall. Despite notching just a single Premier League strike since August 23rd, big-money summer recruit Viktor Gyokeres will lead the line in Lancashire this weekend.
Burnley vs Arsenal Key Factors to Consider
- When Arsenal last travelled to Turf Moor back in February 2024, the Gunners stormed their way to a 5-0 victory.
- Arteta’s men have won all of their previous eight consecutive appearances across all competitions.
- Burnley have registered back-to-back Premier League victories for the first time this season.
- The Gunners have shipped just a sole strike from open play so far this season.
- Arsenal have conceded just a a single goal away from the Emirates in over 260 minutes of action.
Conclusion
Embarking on what has become a sensational run of form and opening Saturday’s trip to Lancashire holding a four-point buffer at the top of the Premier League table, Arsenal will be looking to make another statement here. Winning all of their previous eight consecutive appearances across all competitions, Arteta’s men are rightfully installed as a landslide contender this weekend. Storming their way to a 5-0 romp when they last travelled to Burnley back in February 2024, the title contenders will be dreaming of a repeat display here.
Verdict: Bukayo Saka over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 2/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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