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Burnley vs Arsenal

Turf Moor, Burnley26 November 2017 at 14:00
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Referee: Lee Mason

Match Events

Burnley
Arsenal
Kick Off
Steven Defour15′
Robbie Brady25′
Half Time
67′
A. IwobiJ. Wilshere
S. DefourC. Wood
78′
79′
A. LacazetteD. Welbeck
90+2′
A. Sánchez

Penalty

Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal2
3Shots off Goal9
8Total Shots18
3Blocked Shots7
3Shots insidebox9
5Shots outsidebox9
8Fouls14
5Corner Kicks5
4Offsides3
36%Ball Possession64%
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves2
350Total passes636
269Passes accurate531
77%Passes %83%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Burnley is 6.35, compared to — for Arsenal. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Burnley's highest-rated starter is A. Barnes (6.35), while Arsenal's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Burnley deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Arsenal's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Burnley field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Arsenal's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Burnley start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.35, compared to 3 for Arsenal averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Discipline

Burnley's starters have collected 1 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Arsenal. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Burnley's starting XI is 36.0 (youngest: A. Barnes (36), oldest: A. Barnes (36)), while Arsenal average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Burnley's starters average 6 league appearances each, versus 0 for Arsenal. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Burnley4-4-1-13-4-2-1Arsenal
GKDEFMIDFWD
29Pope23Ward2Lowton6Mee5Tarkows.16Defour4Cork17Guðmund.12Brady13Hendrick10Barnes33Čech18Monreal6Kosciel.20Mustafi31Kolašin.24Bellerín8Ramsey29Xhaka17Iwobi7Sánchez9Lacazet.

Substitutes

Coach: S. Dyche

Substitutes

Coach: A. Wenger

BurnleyPosition StrengthArsenal
6.35
Avg Rating
6.35Forward (2 v 3)
0G 0A0G 0A
Burnley4-4-1-1
29GoalkeeperN. Pope
23DefenderS. Ward
2DefenderM. Lowton
6DefenderB. Mee
5DefenderJ. Tarkowski
16MidfielderS. Defour
4MidfielderJ. Cork
17MidfielderJ. Guðmunds­son
12MidfielderR. Brady
13ForwardJ. Hendrick
10ForwardA. Barnes6.3
Arsenal3-4-2-1
33GoalkeeperP. Čech
18DefenderNacho Monreal
6DefenderL. Koscielny
20DefenderS. Mustafi
31MidfielderS. Kolašinac
24MidfielderBellerín
8MidfielderA. Ramsey
29MidfielderG. Xhaka
17ForwardA. Iwobi
7ForwardA. Sánchez
9ForwardA. Lacazette

Match Summary

Arsenal defeated Burnley 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by A. Sánchez 90′ (pen.). 2 yellow cards were shown. Burnley had 36% possession while Arsenal held 64%. Burnley had 8 shots (2 on target) compared to 18 (2 on target) for Arsenal. Burnley made 1 substitutions, Arsenal made 2.

Rivalry since 2014

Burnley vs Arsenal Head to Head Results

17 stretnutí
Burnley
1
wins
Drawn
3
Arsenal
13
wins
Total goals
42 · 2.5/match
Both scored
7/17 · 41%
Over 2.5
9/17 · 53%

Recent Form

Burnley

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Arsenal

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Match Prediction

Burnley

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Arsenal

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Arsenal

53%Form47%
31%Attack69%
67%Defence33%
0%Head-to-head100%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Arsenal dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Burnley1wins
3draws10 meetings
Arsenal6wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.2

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (17%) — the odds may underestimate Arsenal.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.0%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 16.3%Draw 22.8%Away 63.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min5.894.201.53
Max6.504.501.60
Market favourite:Arsenal · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market16.7%22.0%61.4%
Public market14.9%21.6%63.5%
Δ1.7%0.4%2.1%

Burnley vs Arsenal — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Arsenal
Result vs. Market: Arsenal (64%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

BurnleyHalf-time:00Arsenal
8Shots17
2Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
01/11/25Burnley0–2Arsenal10.00/6.13/1.27
17/02/24Burnley0–5Arsenal9.93/5.66/1.30
11/11/23Arsenal3–1Burnley1.17/7.16/15.58
23/01/22Arsenal0–0Burnley1.36/4.82/9.39
18/09/21Burnley0–1Arsenal3.82/3.52/2.00
06/03/21Burnley1–1Arsenal5.58/3.94/1.64
13/12/20Arsenal0–1Burnley1.53/4.24/6.53
02/02/20Burnley0–0Arsenal3.72/3.57/2.01
17/08/19Arsenal2–1Burnley1.32/5.48/9.78
22/12/18Arsenal3–1Burnley1.23/6.30/14.99

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Burnley

W 92D 93L 192
Over 2.548
Goals scored376

Away Record: Arsenal

W 701D 305L 253
Over 2.554
Goals scored2292

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026