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Burnley welcome Arsenal to Turf Moor in the Premier League on Sunday with both teams heading into the match level on 30 points in the top-flight standings.
The Clarets have enjoyed good wins over Manchester United and Leicester City in their last two Premier League matches but were knocked out of the FA Cup last time out by Norwich City.
Arsenal are yet to taste defeat in six matches in 2020 but have drawn their last three league games. They will be boosted by the return of captain and top scorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from suspension.
Date: Sunday, February 2
Time: 2 p.m. (GMT), 9 a.m. (ET)
TV Info: Sky Sports Premier League (UK), NCBSN (U.S.)
Live Stream: Sky Go (UK), NBC Sports App (U.S.)
Odds (courtesy of Caesars): Burnley 14-5, Draw 5-2, Arsenal 1-1
Match Preview
Burnley could hand a debut to new signing Josh Brownhill on Sunday. The midfielder has arrived from Bristol City and may face the Gunners, but Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Ashley Barnes will miss out:
Burnley FC @BurnleyOfficial
SD confirms that JBG and Ashley Barnes will not be available for the @premierleague game v @Arsenal. There are no other injury concerns.
New signing @Brownhill10 could be involved.
Striker Chris Wood is available and should pose a threat. The 28-year-old has 10 goals in 22 Premier League appearances for Burnley this season and will fancy his chances against a vulnerable visiting defence.
Burnley’s wins over Manchester United and Leicester have seen them move seven points clear of the drop zone and eased their relegation fears.
Goalkeeper Nick Pope has played a key role in their success. The 27-year-old kept his eighth clean sheet of the season against Manchester United, the joint-best record in the top flight, and also impressed against Leicester:
Statman Dave @StatmanDave
Nick Pope made 7 saves vs. Leicester City, including one from the penalty spot.
MOTM. ??? https://t.co/gid8O5A8cE
Arsenal will therefore be happy to see Aubameyang back in action at Turf Moor after serving a three-match ban for his sending off against Crystal Palace.
The Gabon international has 14 goals in 22 Premier League appearances for the club to continue his excellent goalscoring record since signing for the club just over two years ago:
B/R Football @brfootball
Two years ago today, Aubameyang joined Arsenal
His stats don’t lie ? https://t.co/7WkmU8MtxP
Centre-back David Luiz is also back from a ban, while Shkodran Mustafi and Sead Kolasinac are injury doubts and will be assessed before the match.
Manager Mikel Arteta told reporters on Friday that he does not expect new signing Cedric Soares to feature on Sunday. Fellow new arrival Pablo Mari may also have to wait to make his debut. He trained away from the squad on Friday, according to Goal’s Charles Watts:
Charles Watts @charles_watts
Tierney was back doing work with the ball in training today (still on his own). Mari doing fitness work away from the squad with Barry Solan. Nelson also back outside, but still only doing light training.
Turf Moor is a tough place to go but Arsenal have not lost away from home in the top flight since defeat to Leicester City in November and have won their last 11 matches in all competitions against Burnley.
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