Arsenal vs Burnley: Premier League Match Preview

Arsenal welcome Burnley to Emirates Stadium on May 18, 2026, for a Premier League Regular Season Round 37 fixture. Arsenal currently sit at the top of the table with 79 points from 36 matches, while Burnley occupy 19th place with 21 points. The match kicks off at 19:00 UTC.

Key Takeaways

• Arsenal have 24 wins, 7 draws, 5 losses in 36 league matches.
• Burnley have 4 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses in 36 league matches.
• Arsenal won the last meeting 2-0 at Turf Moor in November 2025.
• Arsenal list four players as missing or questionable; Burnley list two players as missing.

Recent Form

Arsenal's last five matches across all competitions: a 1-0 win away to West Ham, a 1-0 home win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, a 3-0 home win over Fulham, a 1-1 draw away to Atletico Madrid, and a 1-0 home win over Newcastle. Burnley's last five league matches: a 2-2 home draw with Aston Villa, a 1-3 away loss to Leeds, a 0-1 home loss to Manchester City, a 1-4 away loss to Nottingham Forest, and a 0-2 home loss to Brighton.

Head-to-Head

The two sides have met five times in the Premier League since 2021. Arsenal won the most recent meeting 2-0 at Turf Moor on November 1, 2025. Other results include a 5-0 Arsenal win at Turf Moor in February 2024, a 3-1 Arsenal win at Emirates Stadium in November 2023, a 0-0 draw at Emirates Stadium in January 2022, and a 1-0 Arsenal win at Turf Moor in September 2021.

Players to Watch

Arsenal list M. Merino (foot injury) and J. Timber (ankle injury) and B. White (knee injury) as missing fixtures, while R. Calafiori is listed as questionable due to injury. Burnley list J. Beyer (hamstring injury) and J. Cullen (knee injury) as missing fixtures.

Standings & Context

Arsenal lead the Premier League with 79 points from 36 matches (24 wins, 7 draws, 5 losses) and a goal difference of +42. Burnley are 19th with 21 points from 36 matches (4 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses) and a goal difference of -36.

Kickoff Info

The match kicks off at 19:00 UTC on May 18, 2026, at Emirates Stadium. It is the Premier League Regular Season Round 37 fixture.

FAQ

When is Arsenal vs Burnley?

The match is on May 18, 2026, with kickoff at 19:00 UTC.

Where is the match being played?

The match is at Emirates Stadium in London.

What are the league positions of Arsenal and Burnley?

Arsenal are 1st with 79 points; Burnley are 19th with 21 points.