Burnley are set to host Arsenal this evening in a feat to bring to an halt their 12-year dry spell swoop against Arsenal which draws back to 2008.
The Clarets outfits haven’t led for a single minute in their 11 Premier League encounters against the the re-grouping Gunners.
The last time Burnley triumphed against Gunners was in 2008 where a brace from Kevin McDonald was enough earn the Clarets a 2-0 triumph against Arsenal in Carabao Cup (Capital one) tie.
Arsenal’s top scorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will feature in the Sunday’s showdown after serving a three-match suspension for committing a career ending tackle on Crystal Palace player Max Meyer.
Former Chelsea defender David Luiz will also feature for the Gunners after the ban while Shkodran Mustafi and Sead Kolasinac Ankle injury’s is set to face a late fitness check.
On the other hand, Burnley’s new signing Josh Brownhill will be available for the hosts for Sunday’s contest, while Phil Bardsley is fit after sustaining a (back) injury.
Match officials
Referee: Chris Kavanagh. Assistants: Dan Cook, Sian Massey-Ellis. Fourth official: Jonathan Moss. VAR: David Coote. Assistant VAR: Gary Beswick.
