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Arsenal edge Burnley, edge closer to title

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Arsenal edged Burnley 1‑0 at the Emirates, with Kai Havertz converting a Bukayo Saka corner. The win keeps the Gunners on the brink of the Premier League title, pending Manchester City’s result against Bournemouth. Arteta’s side have already scored 24 league goals, with 18 coming from corners, a record for the campaign in this season so far and they continue.

Despite a cautious start, Arsenal pressed hard after the kickoff. Leandro Trossard hit the post and Martin Ødegaard missed a wide chance, but Havertz’s header from a set‑piece sealed the result. A late high challenge on Lesley Ugochukwu earned Havertz a booking; VAR upheld the decision, sparking debate for the match and fans watched intently as the game.

With goal difference poised to be a tiebreaker, Arsenal pushed for more. Eberechi Eze hit the bar, only to see a header blocked by Maxime Esteve. If City fall short, Arsenal clinch the title on Tuesday; if City win, the championship will be decided on the final day, keeping fans on edge until the season wraps up next week Saturday.