Unai Emery will be particularly relieved that his side have reached the Europa League final considering their worrying collapse in the league, which has seen them concede three goals to Crystal Palace, Wolves and Leicester before drawing 1-1 with a goal-shy Brighton.
This defensive fragility is sure to be tested by the Clarets, who have only failed to score in 22 home games in all competitions this season.
Their 1-1 draw with Brighton last weekend but a top four finish almost out of reach, with them now needing something of a miracle to pip North London rivals Tottenham to 4th place. They are three points behind and have an eight goal deficit in goal advantage, so it’s looking like the Europa League Final is their only way into the Champions League next season.
That draw against Brighton made it four league games without a win for The Gunners, but it’s their record away from home that is causing real concern. They have won just two of their last 12 league away days and have only kept one clean sheet on the road all season. Considering Burnley’s recent home record, we think backing a Burnley Win or Draw Double Chance is a great choice here, along with a 2-2 correct score prediction.
I'm saying this before the Valencia away game but whether Arsenal win or lose in Spain, they'll probably get beat at Burnley. Emery has to rest everyone if they go through, there's no point putting out a first-choice team and they'll not get back from Spain until late, and we could see a lot of players we've rarely seen in an Arsenal shirt before.
Unai Emery will be particularly relieved that his side have reached the Europa League final considering their worrying collapse in the league, which has seen them concede three goals to Crystal Palace, Wolves and Leicester before drawing 1-1 with a goal-shy Brighton.
This defensive fragility is sure to be tested by the Clarets, who have only failed to score in 22 home games in all competitions this season.