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Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 thanks to Kai Havertz’s first-half header from a Bukayo Saka corner, extending their winning and clean-sheet run to four and keeping the title dream alive with one game to go. Arteta praised the team’s resilience as they held off a nervy late spell, and he spoke of hoping for some “magic” tomorrow when City’s result determines the final-day drama against Crystal Palace.
Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 at home to extend their league lead, with Havertz scoring from Saka’s cross and a string of clean sheets that underline their defensive solidity. Rice described the night as emotional, praising the back four and goalkeeper, and the team now heads to Selhurst Park for a potential title-clinching match next weekend, where another win would seal the championship.
Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 to move within one win of the Premier League title, with Kai Havertz scoring. Mikel Arteta praised the team's defensive discipline and collective mindset, explained why Havertz started, and stressed finishing efficiency. He hinted he might watch City’s game but wasn’t sure how long, and reflected on the emotional atmosphere in the stadium and his post-match speech.
Kai Havertz struck in the 37th minute to give Arsenal a 1-0 lead over Burnley at the Emirates, following a spell of pressure and a VAR check that ruled out a penalty after a Saka–Lucas Pires tangle. Burnley threatened at times, but Arsenal looked the likeliest to extend their bid for league glory, with Manchester City still in pursuit in the title race.
Arsenal rotate with Kai Havertz starting as part of a three-change plan, with Cristhian Mosquera stepping in at right-back for the injured Ben White; Martin Odegaard is recalled, while Myles Lewis-Skelly and Viktor Gyokeres drop to the bench. Burnley field the same XI, with Max Weiss in goal. A victory would keep Arsenal’s title hopes alive and could help seal the title depending on Manchester City’s results.
Arsenal are 87.8% favourites to beat Burnley at the Emirates according to Opta’s 10,000-simulations model, putting them on the brink of sealing the Premier League title with two wins left. Burnley, relegated and weak away from home, pose little threat, while Arsenal’s strong home form against bottom-half teams and historical context of rare upsets under high-probability predictions reinforce the expectation of a near-certain victory—though football, as always, remains unpredictable.
Leeds United beat Burnley 3-1 to move to 14th and nine points clear of the relegation zone with three games remaining, putting them on the brink of safety. They could seal survival with a win at Tottenham, while Spurs, Newcastle, West Ham and Nottingham Forest remain in the relegation mix; Opta flags Tottenham as the current favourite for relegation with a 59.8% chance. The result caps Leeds’s ongoing upturn under Daniel Farke, following a key tactical switch earlier in the season that helped fuel their resurgence.
Manchester City beat Burnley 1-0 at Turf Moor to move to the Premier League summit, with Haaland scoring inside five minutes; City dominated possession and chances but couldn’t extend the margin, keeping the title race with Arsenal extremely tight as Guardiola praised his players, while Burnley face relegation pressure.
Erling Haaland’s fifth-minute goal gave Manchester City a 1-0 lead at Burnley as City dominated possession (about 66%) and chances (13 shots to Burnley’s five) at halftime, with the live updates detailing injuries, lineups, substitutions, and ongoing chances as the game unfolds.
Manchester City won again without Haaland, with Cherki and Semenyo starring to beat Leeds and pull within two points of Arsenal. A chaotic set of 3pm fixtures produced a record 19 goals, Liverpool sealed a win over West Ham thanks to three first-half corners, Everton beat Newcastle, Bournemouth drew with Sunderland, and Burnley’s late rally against Brentford sparked controversy before final stoppage-time moments kept the drama going. The result tightens the Premier League title race as City’s form continues to rise.
Chelsea drew 1-1 with Burnley at Stamford Bridge after a 93rd‑minute equaliser, extending their league‑high 17 points dropped from winning positions at home and equalling a season‑high six red cards following Wesley Fofana’s 72nd‑minute dismissal. Manager Liam Rosenior stressed accountability and the need for reliable leaders as Chelsea seek to arrest a growing pattern of sloppy defending and poor finishing on home soil.
Chelsea and Burnley have announced their starting lineups for a Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Feb 21, 2026. Chelsea line up in a 4-2-3-1 with Sánchez in goal, a back four including James as captain, holding midfielders Santos and Caicedo, and an attacking trio of Enzo, Palmer and Neto supporting João Pedro. Burnley name Dúbravka in goal with a defensive line and midfield behind Laurent. Referee Lewis Smith (VAR: Michael Salisbury) and regional TV/streaming options are listed for various regions.
Tottenham led through a 38th-minute strike from Van de Ven, but Burnley equalized via Axel Tuanzebe on the 45+1 minute and then seized a 2-1 win when Foster struck in the 76th minute, delivering a late comeback at Turf Moor.
Liverpool drew 1-1 with Burnley after Marcus Edwards equalised following Florian Wirtz's opener, with Arne Slot saying the issue lies in how the team plays out from the back and calling it a recurring pattern in a 12-game unbeaten run that has yielded four straight league draws. Szoboszlai missed a first-half penalty that could have sealed it, Salah is set to return soon, and Liverpool head to Marseille and Bournemouth as they chase better results and more points.
Manchester United is considering former player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as a leading candidate for the interim manager role following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim, with Darren Fletcher temporarily in charge for the upcoming match against Burnley. The club is exploring options including Ruud van Nistelrooy and Michael Carrick, with plans to appoint a long-term successor in the summer.