Arsenal took a significant step towards ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Burnley at the Emirates Stadium. The result sees Mikel Arteta’s side open up a five-point lead over Manchester City at the summit of the table.
Coming into the match with a two-point advantage, the Gunners knew that a win would pile the pressure on Pep Guardiola’s team ahead of their midweek trip to Bournemouth. Arteta fielded a highly offensive lineup to break down a stubborn Burnley side that had already been relegated.
Despite dominating possession and creating several chances in the first half, Arsenal only had a single goal to show for their efforts—a well-taken header from Kai Havertz. That proved to be enough as the north London side held on for a crucial three points, taking their tally to 82 points for the campaign.
If City fail to beat Bournemouth on Wednesday, the title will be Arsenal’s. Otherwise, the destiny of the championship will be decided on the final day, when the Gunners travel to Crystal Palace. The Emirates faithful left the stadium confident that their team can get the job done after such a gritty performance.