Arsenal vs Burnley: Premier League Clash at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal host Burnley at Emirates Stadium, London, on 18 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 37. Arsenal arrive top of the table with 79 points and a goal difference of 42, while Burnley sit 19th on 21 points, fighting against relegation.
Arsenal Availability
Arsenal have several defensive concerns.
- Mikel Merino (Foot Injury) is sidelined.
- J. Timber (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
- B. White (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- R. Calafiori (Injury) is doubtful.
None of Arsenal’s listed absentees feature among the league’s top scorers or assist providers, so their main creative and goalscoring threats remain intact. V. Gyökeres, with 14 league goals and 1 assist, is available, as are key creators L. Trossard and M. Ødegaard, both on 6 assists.
Burnley Availability
Burnley’s issues are more in midfield and defence.
- J. Beyer (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
- J. Cullen (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
Top scorer Z. Flemming, who has contributed 10 league goals, is available and central to Burnley’s attacking hopes.
Impact Summary
Arsenal’s absences mainly weaken their defensive depth and build-up from the back rather than their attacking output, with their leading scorer and top assist providers all available. Burnley lose stability and ball progression with Cullen out and defensive cover with Beyer sidelined, increasing the burden on Flemming and the remaining back line to cope with the league’s highest-ranked side.
