Arsenal vs Burnley: Premier League Match Preview

Match Context

Arsenal host Burnley at Emirates Stadium, London, on 18 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 37. Arsenal sit 1st on 79 points with a goal difference of 42, while Burnley are 19th on 21 points and a goal difference of -36.

Arsenal Availability

Arsenal face multiple defensive absences. Mikel Merino (Foot Injury) is sidelined. J. Timber (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. B. White (Knee Injury) is sidelined, removing a key option at the back. R. Calafiori (Injury) is doubtful and will require a late assessment. None of Arsenal’s listed top scorers or assist providers are ruled out, so V. Gyökeres (14 league goals) and creators L. Trossard and M. Ødegaard (6 assists each) are available.

Burnley Availability

Burnley’s options in midfield and defence are also trimmed. J. Beyer (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined, weakening their defensive depth. J. Cullen (Knee Injury) is sidelined, taking away an experienced midfield presence. Their leading scorer Z. Flemming, on 10 league goals, remains available.

Impact Summary

Arsenal’s absences are concentrated in defence and midfield rotation rather than their main attacking core, so their primary goal threat and chance creation remain intact. Burnley lose structure and ball progression through Cullen and depth at the back with Beyer out, a concern against the league’s top side with 68 goals scored so far.