Arsenal travel to Turf Moor to face Vincent Kompany’s Burnley side who sit in 19th place in the Premier League table.
On the back of a run of immaculate form in the league, the Gunners will be able to avoid any slip-ups against a side positioned firmly in the relegation zone.
This is how they should approach this game to avoid a banana skin against the Clarets.
How Arsenal Can Take All Three Points From Their Trip to Burnley
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Continue Targeting Set Pieces
One of the main avenues to goal for Mikel Arteta’s side this season has been through set pieces. As the most prolific side from dead ball situations with 16 goals from corners or free kicks the Gunners are lethal when attacking these sorts of situations. Gaining an edge over their opponents through scoring from set pieces has left Arsenal challenging right at the top end of the league and helped them get points even when they have not been at their best.
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On the other end of the scale, when analysing goals against teams defending set pieces Burnley sit second un the table for most goals conceded. At 12, they are positioned behind only Nottingham Forest who have conceded 15.
Start With a False Nine
One of the main contributors to last weekend’s hammering of West Ham by six goals was the performance of the supremely technical Leandro Trossard. The Belgian international contributed with a goal and the pass that led to Bukayo Saka winning the penalty for the second goal. Trossard’s ability to drop into midfield and link up with those around him has been beneficial for Arteta’s attack.
And if the north London side look elsewhere for the impact of a false nine then they can turn to Kai Havertz who caused mayhem at the top of the pitch in an excellent team performance against Liverpool the other week and he is more than useful at spearheading an attack.
If the Gunners continue their incredible use of set pieces to their advantage in the game against Kompany’s side and link up well in attack to move what will be expected to be a low-block Burnley defence, then they will be sure to score a few goals and take three points back to London.
