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Arsenal closes in on Premier League title with Burnley victory

By sahel-express / May 18, 2026

Arsenal closes in on Premier League title with Burnley victory

Kai Havertz’s header from a corner sealed a crucial 1-0 win over Burnley, keeping the Gunners top of the table. Manchester City’s fate in their upcoming clash will determine whether Arsenal claim their first league title since 2004.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made it clear before kickoff: a loss would hand Manchester City the advantage in the title race. With City just two points behind, the stakes couldn’t have been higher at the Emirates Stadium. Burnley, languishing in 19th place, offered little resistance as the hosts controlled the game from the start.

The decisive moment arrived on 37 minutes. Bukayo Saka whipped in a corner, and Kai Havertz rose highest to power home a header past Max Weiss. It was a goal typical of Arsenal’s season—clinical, from a set piece, and enough to secure all three points. Despite dominating possession (62% to Burnley’s 38%), the Gunners struggled to create clear chances, though Havertz nearly saw red for a reckless tackle on Lesley Ugochukwu.

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Arsenal’s total goals from corners this Premier League season.

With the win, Arsenal maintain their lead at the summit. The title could be theirs as early as Tuesday if Manchester City fail to win at Bournemouth. Six days later, the Gunners face PSG in the Champions League final in Budapest—a chance to add another prestigious trophy to their cabinet.

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