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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 manager Mikel Arteta spoke ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-final with Chelsea, giving injury updates (Hincapie and Calafiori uncertain; Saliba and Trossard doubts; Dowman and Mosquera weeks away), praising Kai Havertz's return and stressing minutes management for him and others. He reflected on facing Chelsea's new manager Liam Rosenior, learning from last year's semi-final, and the need to rotate across competitions as Arsenal push to reach the final, with Per Mertesacker leaving at season's end.