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“After review, West Ham number 19 commits a foul on the goalkeeper. Final decision is direct free kick.” Those words may go down as defining ones in Arsenal’s season after last weekend’s dramatic victory over West Ham United. In stoppage time at the London Stadium, referee Chris Kavanagh and VAR Darren England ruled out Callum Wilson’s late equaliser after Pablo was judged to have fouled David Raya during a chaotic corner sequence, preserving a priceless 1-0 win for the Gunners. The result kept Arsenal two points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, and Mikel Arteta’s side now know that victory over Burnley, combined with dropped points for City against Bournemouth, would secure a first league title in 22 years.
Arsenal arrive in strong form, having won four of their last five matches and kept clean sheets in each of their previous three victories. The Gunners also boast a flawless record against already-relegated teams in Premier League history, winning all 10 such encounters since 1992. Burnley, meanwhile, continue to struggle after relegation was confirmed, although they did end a five-game losing streak with a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa last weekend. Mike Jackson’s side possess the league’s worst away defensive record, conceding 45 goals in 18 road matches, and they have never scored more than once against Arsenal in a Premier League fixture.
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