Burnley vs Arsenal LIVE!

Arsenal made it five wins in a row as Bukayo Saka scored a brace in 5-0 hammering of Burnley at Turf Moor. Liverpool’s win over Brentford earlier in the day had moved them five points clear at the top, but the Gunners responded in fine fashion to reduce the deficit back to two and keep themselves firmly in the Premier League title race.

Picking up from where they left off in the big win over West Ham, Arsenal did not even need five minutes to take the lead, as Gabriel Martinelli picked out Martin Odegaard and the captain fired into the bottom corner from the edge of the area. Burnley never looked like causing the Gunners any real problems and the lead was doubled before the break. Leandro Trossard was brought down in the box and Saka made no mistake from the spot, despite James Trafford going the right way.

Saka needed only 88 seconds of the second-half to double his tally, getting on the end of Odegaard’s clever pass and hammering a right-footed strike into the roof of the net. That effectively ended the match as a contest, if it wasn’t over already, but there was more misery to come for Burnley, who are off the bottom of the table on goal difference only. Jakub Kiwior’s ball into the box found Kai Havertz, he could not get a shot away, but the ball fell for Leandro Trossard to get on the scoresheet, the Belgian finally getting on the scoresheet having already gone close on a number of occasions. The party had long since started in the away end but the mood was improved further as Havertz made it five, making a smart run in behind, skipping inside and finishing well to cap a perfect afternoon for Arsenal.

Burnley vs Arsenal updates

• GOAL! Havertz makes it five

• GOAL! Trossard adds fourth for Gunners

• GOAL! Second for Saka after brilliant finish

• GOAL! Saka doubles advantage with penalty

• GOAL! Odegaard gives Arsenal perfect start

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18:01 , Matt Verri

The Gunners’ title charge is in full swing and this win over Burnley made it a record-breaking day for the club, writes Simon Collings.

For the first time in their history, Arsenal have kicked off a year by winning their first five Premier League games.

They did so with a comfortable victory here over Burnley, who never really laid a glove on the Gunners.

Read our full analysis here!

A man in form!

17:20 , Matt Verri

Bukayo Saka leading the way for a rampant Arsenal side!

Arsenal player ratings

17:06 , Matt Verri

Martin Odegaard 9 | Star player

A captain’s performance. Ran the game and opened the scoring with a great finish early on. Carved Burnley open at will and set up Saka’s second with a lovely pass.

Declan Rice 8

Just a monster in midfield. Any time Burnley had a sniff, he quickly shut it down. Bossed the game.

Read our full ratings here!

Simon Collings at Turf Moor

17:02 , Matt Verri

Another emphatic win for Arsenal, who are flying right now.

Closed gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool - Porto away in the Champions League next on Wednesday.

FT: Burnley 0-5 Arsenal

16:59 , Matt Verri

That’ll do for Arsenal!

Five wins in a row, 21 goals scored in the process and they are just two points off the top of the table.

Another perfect afternoon.

Burnley 0-5 Arsenal

16:56 , Matt Verri

90+6 mins: It’s been a bright cameo from Smith Rowe.

Great footwork on the edge of the box, draws the foul from Brownhill. Odegaard grabs the ball.

Burnley 0-5 Arsenal

16:53 , Matt Verri

90+3 mins: Arsenal fans continue the party in the away end - there are still a fair few Burnley fans sitting there in the rain.

Fair play.

Burnley 0-5 Arsenal

16:50 , Matt Verri

90 mins: TEN minutes added on.

The good news just keeps on coming for Burnley.

Burnley 0-5 Arsenal

16:47 , Matt Verri

88 mins: Fofana drives into the Arsenal box, looking to make something happen all by himself.

Nearly does, shot from a tight angle is deflected behind for a corner.

Burnley 0-5 Arsenal

16:44 , Matt Verri

85 mins: Another Arsenal corner coming up, as Nelson beats Taylor on the outside. He’s keen to make an impression, the Gunners winger.

Up come Saliba and Gabriel. Odegaard swings it in, Saliba’s header is straight at Trafford.

Simon Collings at Turf Moor

16:43 , Matt Verri

Arsenal fans enjoying this, even in the rain.

Now singing: "Stadiums are empty, everywhere we go."

Burnley 0-5 Arsenal

16:40 , Matt Verri

81 mins: Rice will get a bit of a rest, Jorginho on for the closing stages.

Think we’re going to get a lot of added-time, after that Ramsey injury. More misery potentially ahead for Burnley.

Simon Collings at Turf Moor

16:38 , Matt Verri

When Havertz is nutmegging defenders, you know it's getting ugly.

GOAL! Burnley 0-5 Arsenal | Kai Havertz 78'

16:37 , Matt Verri

The away end absolutely love that!

Havertz is in behind down the left, skips inside brilliantly and provides the calm finish.

Arsenal have five.

Burnley 0-4 Arsenal

16:36 , Matt Verri

77 mins: Burnley corner - can they make the most of this?

No. Nelson threatens to counter, but Burnley halt his progress.

Burnley 0-4 Arsenal

16:33 , Matt Verri

73 mins: “Are you West Ham in disguise?” is the chant from the away end. They’re enjoying themselves.

Martinelli skips to the byline, stands up a cross to the back post but Nketiah can’t get his header on target.

Burnley 0-4 Arsenal

16:30 , Matt Verri

71 mins: Arsenal down to ten for a couple of minutes, Rice has a problem with his eye.

No drama for the Gunners though, who could play the rest of this match with six and probably be fine.

Burnley 0-4 Arsenal

16:27 , Matt Verri

68 mins: A triple change for Arsenal.

Cedric, Nelson and Nketiah all on, with Trossard, Saka and White the three to make way.

Simon Collings at Turf Moor

16:26 , Matt Verri

Trossard let out some frustration with that celebration. He could have had four today.

GOAL! Burnley 0-4 Arsenal | Leandro Trossard 66'

16:25 , Matt Verri

It is 4-0 now!

So many Arsenal players in the box, Havertz can’t get a shot away but it falls for Trossard and he sweeps home!

Simon Collings at Turf Moor

16:23 , Matt Verri

Suspect Arteta will start to unload the bench soon, with Porto on Wednesday in mind.

Eddie Nketiah, Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson all warming up.

Burnley 0-3 Arsenal

16:23 , Matt Verri

64 mins: How is it not 4-0?!

Burnley caught playing out from the back, Martinelli is in.

He goes down as he tries to cut inside, but still flicks it through to Trossard.

Belgian pokes the ball just wide, with Saka lurking behind.

Burnley 0-3 Arsenal

16:22 , Matt Verri

62 mins: Ramsey is off, as is Esteve.

Taylor and Rodriguez are on for Burnley, as we get back underway.

Burnley 0-3 Arsenal

16:20 , Matt Verri

61 mins: Lengthy stoppage this - medical staff from both teams are treating Ramsey.

He landed awkwardly and it appears to be be a serious injury. Ramsey is getting oxygen, he’ll be stretchered off.

Burnley 0-3 Arsenal

16:17 , Matt Verri

58 mins: Ramsey down for Burnley, looks to be in a lot of pain.

Bellamy is on the pitch for a team-talk as the treatment goes on, with Arteta calling his players over too.

Burnley 0-3 Arsenal

16:15 , Matt Verri

56 mins: Long spell of Arsenal possession, knocking it around at walking pace.

Champions League to come in midweek - will we see the likes of Saka, Rice and Odegaard come off soon?

Burnley 0-3 Arsenal

16:12 , Matt Verri

53 mins: Not particularly subtle from Kiwior, as he gives away a free-kick. Another decent position for Burnley.

Rice heads the ball out, and the offside flag goes up anyway. Apart from that, it went really well for Burnley.

Burnley 0-3 Arsenal

16:09 , Matt Verri

50 mins: Not sure what Kompany said at half-time, but doubt conceding inside 88 seconds was in the plan.

Burnley win a free-kick out wide, Trossard and White clear it away.

Simon Collings at Turf Moor

16:07 , Matt Verri

That goal was so quick the Arsenal analysts weren't even back in their seats in the press box for the second-half.

GOAL! Burnley 0-3 Arsenal | Bukayo Saka 47'

16:06 , Matt Verri

Game over?

What a start to the half. Odegaard slides a pass through to Saka, who goes on his right foot and lashes a finish past Trafford.

Back underway!

16:04 , Matt Verri

Up and running for the second-half!

Simon Collings at Turf Moor

15:53 , Matt Verri

Arsenal have been dominant and should be ahead by more.

Odegaard been excellent in midfield, creating so many chances. Havertz causing problems with his runs in behind.

HT: Burnley 0-2 Arsenal

15:49 , Matt Verri

There is the half-time whistle.

Pretty much a perfect half for Arsenal, who took an early lead and haven’t looked back since.

Boos from the home fans, who have had very little to get excited about.

Burnley 0-2 Arsenal

15:48 , Matt Verri

45+2 mins: Saka harshly adjudged to have fouled Esteve - not sure about that.

He thinks he’s in on goal, but the whistle has gone. Shoots anyway, yellow card for kicking the ball away.

Burnley 0-2 Arsenal

15:46 , Matt Verri

45+1 mins: Three minutes added on at Turf Moor.

Arsenal continue to knock the ball around confidently, complete dominance at the moment.

Burnley 0-2 Arsenal

15:44 , Matt Verri

44 mins: Burnley barely getting a kick now, they really need the half-time whistle. And probably the full-time whistle.

Arsenal well on track to make it five wins on the bounce.

Simon Collings at Turf Moor

15:43 , Matt Verri

Fair few Burnley fans off for a pint after that went in.

Don't blame them. Not fight from their side and it's now lashing it down with rain.

GOAL! Burnley 0-2 Arsenal | Bukayo Saka 41'

15:42 , Matt Verri

It’s Sake to take it for the Gunners.

Had to wait a fair while for this... but makes no mistake!

Trafford went the right way, but the ball squeezes in the bottom corner.

PENALTY ARSENAL!

15:40 , Matt Verri

Assignon shown a yellow card, as he dives in and brings Trossard down in the box.

Glorious Arsenal move. Odegaard fires the ball into Havertz, he lays it off for Trossard and the desperate challenge comes in.

Burnley 0-0 Arsenal

15:37 , Matt Verri

36 mins: Home fans erupt as Burnley fail to clear the ball from the latest corner, Saka pouncing. He goes down on the edge of the box - no free-kick.

Fofana leads the counter, he does really well to turn Saliba. Not many do that. Tries to take on Kiwior too, but the left-back is rock solid. Sees the ball out of play.

Burnley 0-0 Arsenal

15:35 , Matt Verri

34 mins: Huge chance - should be 2-0!

Havertz is in behind the Burnley defence this time, brings the ball down and it falls for Saka.

He squares it for Trossard, who swings at thin air. Looked certain to score.

Burnley 0-0 Arsenal

15:33 , Matt Verri

33 mins: Saka in behind, plays the ball across the face of goal and Berge does well to get back and turn it behind for a corner. Saved a certain goal.

Another wrestling match between White and Amdouni - Burnley get the free-kick.

Burnley 0-0 Arsenal

15:32 , Matt Verri

31 mins: Rice has been brilliant yet again for Arsenal so far.

Mopping up everything in midfield, really does provide so much security for the Gunners. What a signing.

Burnley 0-0 Arsenal

15:29 , Matt Verri

28 mins: Real chance for Arsenal to counter, as Rice intercepts a loose pass.

Saka picks out Trossard, he has Martinelli completely free if he looks up. Goes by himself, over in the box but the tame penalty appeals are waved away.

Burnley 0-0 Arsenal

15:26 , Matt Verri

26 mins: More like it from Burnley, as Odobert charges away from Saka.

Runs at White in the box, looks to fire the ball across the face of goal but it’s too close to Raya. Arsenal goalkeeper parries it away.

Simon Collings at Turf Moor

15:25 , Matt Verri

Burnley have got wise to Ben White's blocking tactics on corners.

Amdouni has been charged with marking and the pair are having a right old ding-dong.

Burnley 0-0 Arsenal

15:24 , Matt Verri

23 mins: First Arsenal corner of the match. Plenty of talk about these in recent weeks - Gabriel and Saliba such a threat,

Saka swings it in, headed over... by a Burnley head. A real mess in the middle, Fofana concedes another corner.

Saka again, O’Shea clears it out.

Burnley 0-0 Arsenal

15:21 , Matt Verri

20 mins: Ball comes to Rice, he’s 25 yards out and urged to shoot by the away fans.

He gives them what they want, shot is charged down. Can’t blame him for trying it, after last weekend’s goal.

Burnley 0-0 Arsenal

15:19 , Matt Verri

18 mins: Arsenal continue to be full of energy as they press the Burnley defence, Clarets are struggling to keep the ball for any sort of sustained period.

Not much pace in the match - Arsenal have no need to force things.

Simon Collings at Turf Moor

15:16 , Matt Verri

I have been to Turf Moor a few times and can't remember it being this quiet.

So flat after that opening goal from Arsenal.

Burnley 0-0 Arsenal

15:15 , Matt Verri

14 mins: Been a relatively decent response from Burnley to falling behind. Beyond that Trossard chance, Arsenal haven’t really created too much.

Martinelli tries to change that though, skips to the byline and looks to cut it back - ball bounces off him though and out for a goal-kick after some good defending.

Burnley 0-0 Arsenal

15:13 , Matt Verri

12 mins: Lovely turn from Saka on the right and he plays Trossard in behind.

Clean through, tries to go round Trafford but the goalkeeper sticks out a big hand to push the ball away.

Wouldn’t have counted anyway - offside flag is up now.

Burnley 0-0 Arsenal

15:10 , Matt Verri

9 mins: Ramsey picked up a yellow card for that challenge, can have no complaints.

It’s Craig Bellamy leading Burnley from the touchline this afternoon - sure the fourth official was thrilled to see that.

Burnley 0-0 Arsenal

15:08 , Matt Verri

7 mins: Burnley win a corner, after good work from Fofana.

Cleared away, Martinelli absolutely clattered as he clears the ball. Advantage played, and seconds later Saka is then left in a heap.

Not a good challenge at all from Ramsey.

Simon Collings at Turf Moor

15:06 , Matt Verri

So easy for Arsenal there, but a good finish from Odegaard.

The Norwegian has looked like a man reborn since the break.

GOAL! Burnley 0-1 Arsenal | Martin Odegaard 4'

15:05 , Matt Verri

ARSENAL TAKE THE LEAD!

Perfect start. Martinelli drives forward on the left, picks out Odegaard on the edge of the box and it’s a brilliant finish, drilled into the bottom corner.

Burnley 0-0 Arsenal

15:05 , Matt Verri

4 mins: Burnley looking to press high up the pitch in the early stages, not just sitting back in their shape.

That will suit Arsenal just fine, you’d imagine.

Burnley 0-0 Arsenal

15:03 , Matt Verri

2 mins: Burnley sent a long throw into the box, Gabriel and Havertz combine to clear before Martinelli is shoved over.

Kompany watching on from the stands, suspended after picking up a third yellow card.

KICK-OFF!

15:01 , Matt Verri

We’re up and running at Turf Moor!

Here we go...

14:59 , Matt Verri

Teams are out onto the pitch.

An unchanged Arsenal side, looking for an unchanged performance after last week’s sensational display at West Ham.

Not long now!

14:54 , Matt Verri

Players will be in the tunnel at Turf Moor any minute.

Arsenal have made a habit of starting well in recent weeks, taking control of matches early on.

With confidence low in the Burnley squad, a fast start for the Gunners could go a long way to securing the three points.

Gunners dominant head-to-head

14:48 , Matt Verri

Burnley have won only one of their last 19 matches against Arsenal in all competitions.

That came in north London - the most recent win over the Gunners at Turf Moor was in 2008 in the League Cup.

It’s a record Burnley need to improve on...

Arteta: I love Kompany's courage

14:40 , Matt Verri

Mikel Arteta knows Vincent Kompany well, from his time at Manchester City, and he has been full of praise for the Burnley boss in the build-up to this match.

“I have huge respect for him, we had a really good relationship when we worked together and now as well,” Arteta said at his pre-match press conference.

“When he was a player, when I worked with him and he was captain, he conducted himself with a special aura around him.

“He’s very well articulated, has great ideas, a very clear vision of how he wants to play the game and on top of that he’s got the courage that I love in a coach, in a player and regardless he brings his sleeves up and gets going. His work ethic is phenomenal.”

Liverpool extend advantage

14:33 , Matt Verri

Liverpool have eased past Brentford in the lunchtime kick-off, picking up a 4-1 win at the Gtech Community Stadium.

It means Jurgen Klopp’s side are, for now, five points clear at the top. Arsenal need a win this afternoon just to get that gap back to two.

Manchester City, currently level on points with the Gunners, host Chelsea this evening.

Arsenal youngsters not involved

14:27 , Matt Verri

Ethan Nwaneri and Reuell Walters both miss out on the Arsenal squad this afternoon.

The pair both trained with the first team yesterday, but picked up slight niggles that have ruled them out.

Arteta addresses talk of Cuesta exit

14:21 , Matt Verri

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta would not stand in the way of any member of his backroom staff from moving on for a head coach’s job, amid Norwich’s interested in hiring Carlos Cuesta.

The Canaries are understood to be admirers of Cuesta and they would consider moving for him in the summer if they parted ways with current boss David Wagner.

Cuesta is only 28 but he has impressed as part of Arsenal’s backroom team and was promoted to the role of assistant in the summer following Steve Round’s departure.

“If that’s their will? You cannot [stop them],” Arteta told reporters. “I wouldn’t, no.”

He added: “So obviously it is our responsibility, my responsibility, when you see talent, when you see that level of passion and enthusiasm in people, to give them the chance as well to show what they can deliver.

“When other clubs try to get them it’s a really good sign that they’re doing a really good job and that we have the right people here.”

Simon Collings at Turf Moor

14:15 , Matt Verri

Arsenal hoping for more of the same this afternoon!

Arteta keeps the faith

14:09 , Matt Verri

No surprise after last week’s 6-0 win at West Ham that Mikel Arteta has gone with an unchanged side.

Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu still not fit enough to make the squad, but Emile Smith Rowe is named on the bench.

Leandro Trossard leads the line once again, with Jakub Kiwior at left-back.

Burnley team news

14:04 , Matt Verri

Starting XI: Trafford, Assignon, O'Shea, Esteve, Delcroix, Ramsey, Berge, Brownhill, Odobert, Fofana, Amdouni

Subs: Taylor, Cork, Gudmundsson, Rodriguez, Benson, Vitinho, Cullen, Bruun Larsen, Muric

Arsenal team news

14:01 , Matt Verri

Starting XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Rice, Odegaard, Havertz; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli

Subs: Ramsdale, Cedric, Sweet, Bandeira, Elneny, Jorginho, Nelson, Smith Rowe, Nketiah

Team news coming up...

13:57 , Matt Verri

Stand by!

We’re going to get all the team news from Turf Moor in the next few minutes.

Sounds like there will be no Gabriel Jesus or Takehiro Tomiyasu for Arsenal.

Arsenal ready for Neto battle

13:51 , Matt Verri

Arsenal target Pedro Neto could cost over £60million, with Wolves holding out for a club-record fee for the in-form 23-year-old forward.

Neto has produced two sensational performances against Manchester United and Chelsea this month and is attracting interest from big Premier League clubs.

Tottenham and Liverpool also among his admirers.

Wolves will demand more than the £53m they received from Manchester City for Matheus Nunes last summer.

The Molineux club have made well over £100m profit from player trading this season, which has put them in a strong position with Premier League profit and sustainability rules.

Neto will also still have three years left on his contract in the summer.

Gunners have arrived!

13:44 , Matt Verri

He’s not in this video, but Emile Smith Rowe has walked in with the Arsenal squad.

Midfielder is set to be back in the squad this afternoon.

Odegaard sparks attacking revival

13:37 , Matt Verri

Arsenal have rediscovered their spark in attack, and it is no surprise Martin Odegaard is back to his best at the same time, writes Simon Collings.

The Norwegian has looked revitalised since the Gunners returned from their mid-season break to Dubai a month ago.

Arsenal have won all four of their games since then, scoring 16 goals in the process, and Odegaard has been at the heart of the revival.

The midfielder tormented West Ham last week, when Arsenal scored at least five times in a Premier League match for the second time this year. They haven’t done so in three League games in a calendar year since 2018.

A match Burnley is as good a chance as any to do it again against Vincent Kompany’s strugglers.

Read our full preview here!

Burnley in real trouble

13:28 , Matt Verri

Just one win in ten Premier League matches for Burnley.

They’ve only had three all season, with 13 points to their name from 24 matches. The Clarets sit 19th in the table, above Sheffield United only on goal difference.

Seven points off safety - already feels like time is running out for them to avoid relegation straight back to the Championship.

Arsenal full of confidence

13:20 , Matt Verri

The Gunners have got their title ambitions back on track with a run of four straight wins.

The most recent of those came last weekend, when Arsenal travelled to West Ham and came away with a 6-0 win, as David Moyes’ side were swept aside.

Mikel Arteta will be hoping for a similarly enjoyable away day this afternoon.

Arteta: Arsenal should be in running for Mbappe

13:12 , Matt Verri

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal "always have to be in the conversation" when a player of Kylian Mbappe's quality is on the market.

Mbappe is leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer when his contract expires and he has previously been linked with Arsenal after growing up idolising the club's record goalscorer, Thierry Henry.

"When there is a player of that calibre we always have to be in the conversation," said Arteta. "But as you said it looks in a different way."

Pressed if Arsenal are, in fact, in the conversation to sign Mbappe this summer, Arteta replied: "I am not! Maybe [Arsenal sporting director] Edu and the owners are, but I am not in those conversations until the last stage."

Arsenal have become one of the most exciting projects in Europe, given the core of their squad is so young, and it is why Arteta believes they should be competing to sign world-class players.

"Exactly. Why not? If we want to be the best team, we are going to need the best talent and the best players, that is for sure," he said.

Stage is set!

13:05 , Matt Verri

Sun isn’t exactly shining over Turf Moor this afternoon...

Standard Sport prediction

12:55 , Matt Verri

Arsenal will have eyes on Liverpool’s trip to Brentford in the lunchtime kick-off but this should be a fairly routine three points for themselves on Saturday.

The Gunners ran out 3-1 winners in the reverse fixture and it should be more of the same up north.

Arsenal to win, 2-0.

Arsenal team news

12:47 , Matt Verri

Thomas Partey is out of Arsenal’s trip to Burnley this afternoon but could be back in action in a few weeks.

The midfielder has not played since October due to a thigh injury, but Gunners boss Mikel Arteta says he is “progressing really well”.

Emile Smith Rowe (ankle), Fabio Vieira (groin), Gabriel Jesus (knee), Oleksandr Zinchenko (calf) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf) all missed the 6-0 win over West Ham last week, but are close to comebacks.

“The update is that some of them have been progressing better than others. We have a training session today,” Arteta said on Friday morning.

“Some of them have done a few bits this week. I’m positive that hopefully we’re gonna get a few back for tomorrow.”

Predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli

Burnley team news

12:41 , Matt Verri

Burnley hope to be able to call upon defender Charlie Taylor again, having been sidelined since early January with a shoulder injury.

Elsewhere, Jordan Beyer is still a week or so away. Luca Koleosho and Nathan Redmond are long-term injuries.

How to watch Burnley vs Arseanl

12:35 , Matt Verri

TV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised live as it lands during the 3pm Saturday blackout.

Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights from 5.15pm with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.30pm.

Live stream: You can follow all the action this afternoon right here with us!

Good afternoon!

12:29 , Matt Verri

Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Burnley vs Arsenal!

Big, big game at both ends of the Premier League table. Burnley are looking to drag themselves towards safety, even if that remains a long way off, while the Gunners know a win is pivotal if they are to remain firmly in the title race.

We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 3pm GMT from Turf Moor. Stay with us!