Arsenal FC vs Burnley FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Arsenal FC vs Burnley FC — Premier League at Emirates Stadium.
- Arsenal FC 5 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Burnley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Friend
- Referee Matthew Wilkes
- Referee Derek Eaton
- Referee Simon Hooper
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Burnley FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Dec | Southampton FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Dec | Qarabag Agdam FK | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | Manchester United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Dec | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Arsenal FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Dec | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Dec | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | Liverpool FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Dec | Crystal Palace FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Nov | Newcastle United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
60%
Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season
Arsenal FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Arsenal FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
4/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Arsenal FC
| Bukayo Saka | 3 G |
| Martin Odegaard | 2 G |
| Kai Havertz | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Arsenal FC is hosting Burnley FC for another epic battle.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 14' A stunning finish from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 19' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Arsenal FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 24' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Arsenal FC and Burnley FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 29' The energy levels are beginning to show. Unai Emery might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 34' Phil Bardsley is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Arsenal FC so far.
- 36' Poor challenge from Ashley Barnes. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 37' Stephan Lichtsteiner has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nacho Monreal on 37 minute.
- 41' The referee shows Arsenal FC player a Yellow card on 41.
- 46' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 46 minutes.
- 47' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Chris Wood.
- 48' A goal from the Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang! He fires home on 48 to make it 2-0!
- 53' Granit Xhaka has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 6 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 58' Arsenal FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 59' A moment of madness from Matteo Guendouzi on 59 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Arsenal FC will be frustrated.
- 59' The whistle greets Mohamed El Neny as he departs to be replaced by Lucas Torreira.
- 60' Burnley FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 60.
- 63' Ashley Barnes adds to his 0 season tally! Burnley FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 68' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 73' The 29-year-old Ainsley Maitland-Niles has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 77' A change in the Burnley FC ranks — Ashley Barnes exits the field as Sam Vokes enters on 77.
- 78' Another substitution for Arsenal FC to replace Alexandre Lacazette by Alex Iwobi on 78 minute.
- 83' The crowd applauds Phil Bardsley as he leaves the pitch. Matthew Lowton steps in for Burnley FC.
- 88' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 90' What a moment for Alex Iwobi! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ashley Westwood.
- It finishes all square. Arsenal FC and Burnley FC share the spoils 3-1.
Lineups
Arsenal FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 29
- 19
- 10
- 34
- 4
- 18
- 31
- 15
- 9
- 14
Bench
-
12
Stephan Lichtsteiner ↑ 37'
-
11
Lucas Torreira ↑ 59'
-
17
Alex Iwobi ↑ 78'
- 1
- 8
- 49
- 87
Coach
Unai Emery
Burnley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 5
- 6
- 28
- 3
-
26
Phil Bardsley ↓ Matthew Lowton 83'
- 13
- 18
- 4
-
10
Ashley Barnes ↓ Sam Vokes 77'
-
11
Chris Wood ↓ Matej Vydra 77'
Bench
-
27
Matej Vydra ↑ 77'
- 14
- 1
-
2
Matthew Lowton ↑ 83'
-
9
Sam Vokes ↑ 77'
- 31
- 42
Coach
Sean Dyche
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 7 |
| Ashley Barnes | 3 |
| Bukayo Saka | 2 |
| Martin Odegaard | 2 |
| Kai Havertz | 2 |
| Eddie Nketiah | 1 |
| Jakub Kiwior | 1 |
| Alexandre Lacazette | 1 |
Head to Head
Arsenal FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.93
Arsenal FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Burnley FC xG
I would bet for:
Arsenal FC to win 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Arsenal FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Arsenal FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Burnley FC
39%
Arsenal FC or Burnley FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Arsenal FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 0
10.8%
1 – 0
10.7%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.7%
3 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
4.5%
1 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
4.3%
4 – 0
3.3%
4 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC
| Handicap | Arsenal FC covers | Push | Burnley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 19% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 24% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Burnley FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.