Arsenal vs Burnley Preview: 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 with a goal difference of -36.

Arsenal & Burnley 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.

Burnley are lighter in midfield and defence. J. Beyer (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. J. Cullen (Knee Injury) is sidelined. There are no suspensions reported for either side, and no players are ruled out due to yellow cards or red cards.

Impact Summary

From an attacking-output perspective, Arsenal retain key contributors. V. Gyökeres, with 14 league goals and 1 assist, is available, as are leading creators L. Trossard (6 goals, 6 assists) and M. Ødegaard (1 goal, 6 assists). Burnley’s main attacking figure, Z. Flemming, with 10 goals, is also available.

The absences therefore primarily weaken structure and depth rather than headline attacking output. Arsenal’s defensive rotations will be tested, while Burnley lose stability in build-up and protection in front of the back line without J. Beyer and J. Cullen.