Arsenal edged Burnley 1‑0 at the Emirates, with Kai Havertz netting the only goal. The win slid the Gunners to just one victory shy of the league title, but a late tackle on Lesley Ugochukwu risked a red card that could have dented the campaign.

Kai Havertz escaped a dismissal after VAR reviewed the challenge, keeping the squad at full strength for the final 20 minutes. The narrow margin left Arsenal level on goal difference with Manchester City, meaning a win at Crystal Palace on Sunday will be decisive if City secure all nine points at Bournemouth and Aston Villa.

Arteta’s side must win at Selhurst to close the gap, while City’s fate hangs on Bournemouth’s result. A City loss would hand Arsenal the trophy with a game to spare, but a victory would force Arsenal to win at Palace to deny Pep Guardiola the title.

With the Gunners now only one win behind, every point matters. The 1‑0 victory over a relegated side underlines Arsenal’s need for consistency; a repeat performance at Palace could secure their first Premier League crown since 2004.