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1st plays 19th in the Monday night Premier League match as Arsenal take on Burnley at the Emirates.

Kick-off is at 20:00 BST.

TEAM NEWS

Mikel Arteta makes three changes for this evening’s game, including a noteworthy one in attack.

Kai Havertz leads the line, meaning that Viktor Gyokeres drops to the bench.

The Swedish striker was the most-bought player of Gameweek 36, attracting over 430,000 transfers in.

Martin Odegaard also gets a recall – but not for Eberechi Eze. Instead, it’s Myles Lewis-Skelly who makes way as Arteta sends out an attacking-looking team.

The other alteration is an enforced one at right-back as Ben White is out with a knee injury.

Cristhian Mosquera takes his place.

Riccardo Calafiori is fit enough to retain his spot at left-back.

Mike Jackson, interim boss of Championship-bound Burnley, goes with the same starting XI that managed a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa in Gameweek 36.

LINE-UPS

Arsenal XI: Raya, Calafiori, Gabriel, Saliba, Mosquera, Odegaard, Rice, Trossard, Eze, Saka, Havertz.

Subs: Arrizabalaga, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Dowman, Martinelli, Madueke, Jesus, Gyokeres.

Burnley XI: Weiss, Pires, Esteve, Tuanzebe, Walker, Ugochukwe, Florentino, Anthony, Mejbri, Tchaouna, Flemming.

Subs: Dubravka, Hartman, Humphreys, Worrall, Ward-Prowse, Laurent, Bruun Larsen, Amdouni, Edwards.

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Here you can follow the scores, watch the defensive contribution (DefCon) points roll in, see who the leading players are for xG and more as the games play out, as seen below:

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  1. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    8 hours, 1 min ago

    Saka nearly dropped that in

  2. Sir Michael Taker
    • 11 Years
    8 hours, 1 min ago

    Hearing on radio on my travels back from work that Pep's going on Sunday with Maresca replacing him

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      7 hours, 59 mins ago

      Not happening.

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 hours, 58 mins ago

      Already confirmed by city xtra.

    3. JBG
      • 8 Years
      7 hours, 58 mins ago

      They should hire Igor Tudor instead or Thomas Frank

  3. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    8 hours ago

    Get Gyok on, Gooners haven’t created a single attempt on goal - unless you count Gabby being nearer the corner flag.

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 14 Years
      7 hours, 53 mins ago

      Timing

  4. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 hours, 58 mins ago

    The Gyokeres benching was signposted if you think about it. Arteta needs to get Havertz "90-minutes match fit" with such huge games coming up and the only way to do that was to start him.

    1. PartyTime
      • 4 Years
      7 hours, 9 mins ago

      Fair enough. However, Arteta is still a hairy Qunt

  5. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    7 hours, 58 mins ago

    PGMOL apology to Forest we all knew it was Hand Ball FFS

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cp3p91xed8go

    1. JBG
      • 8 Years
      7 hours, 56 mins ago

      Exactly! Forest going down now because of it! Shambles!

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      7 hours, 54 mins ago

      Nonsense.

      Cunha owner ๐Ÿ˜›

  6. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    7 hours, 56 mins ago

    Saka kicked the defender

  7. Gazwaz80
    • 6 Years
    7 hours, 56 mins ago

    THIS IS GREAT!!

  8. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 hours, 56 mins ago

    Saka poor miss rather than a pen

    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      7 hours, 55 mins ago

      Not looking good for Saka points here ๐Ÿ™

      1. Il Capitano
        • 5 Years
        7 hours, 54 mins ago

        timing

        1. Fifa las vegas
          • 13 Years
          7 hours, 50 mins ago

          Need more lol

  9. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 hours, 55 mins ago

    Brilliant defending, and I’m Saka(c)

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      7 hours, 54 mins ago

      Have an assist

  10. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    7 hours, 54 mins ago

    Only a sucker caps Saka

    1. keefy59
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 hours, 54 mins ago

      Timing

      1. Feanor
        • 16 Years
        7 hours, 53 mins ago

        I willed it into existence, thanks

  11. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 14 Years
    7 hours, 54 mins ago

    Need a Gabby goal now

  12. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 hours, 54 mins ago

    Havertz G Saka A

  13. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 13 Years
    7 hours, 54 mins ago

    Arteta is insufferable

  14. JBG
    • 8 Years
    7 hours, 54 mins ago

    An end to an era in Manchester, Pep Guardiola is set to depart Manchester City at the end of the season!

    [@MailSport]

    https://x.com/AttackingFooty/status/2056451290989748624

    Fcking finally! Hopefully the club leaves the PL with him...

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 14 Years
      7 hours, 52 mins ago

      115 incoming so I’m out of here…..

    2. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      7 hours, 35 mins ago

      I posted this 17 days ago. The new stand was being rushed to be open for the last game of the season, possibly to rename it after Pep. There is also a City parade to send him off in May.

      Some discussions that Pep may still remain at the club under a different role, as a board member.

  15. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 hours, 53 mins ago

    At last.... Kai time!!!!!

  16. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    7 hours, 53 mins ago

    Star boy A

  17. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    7 hours, 53 mins ago

    Well there it is.

    From a corner.

    1. JBG
      • 8 Years
      7 hours, 52 mins ago

      Who would've thought it? Arsenal first goal a corner kick

  18. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    7 hours, 53 mins ago

    The anti-Gyok scores!

  19. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    7 hours, 52 mins ago

    Lol, what was that short corner rubbish about then?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 hours, 51 mins ago

      Get them to switch off?

  20. SINGH
    • 7 Years
    7 hours, 52 mins ago

    A fully fit Havertz would score 100 goals in a season, no cap

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 hours, 51 mins ago

      cap

      1. SINGH
        • 7 Years
        7 hours, 49 mins ago

        Lol

  21. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    7 hours, 49 mins ago

    Zzz another corner girl. Worst PL winner ever

    1. SINGH
      • 7 Years
      7 hours, 48 mins ago

      They won it in the most difficult way, scoring from corners which no other team can do as well.

    2. Naatie
      • 1 Year
      7 hours, 41 mins ago

      If only corners weren't part of the game... grow a pair

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        7 hours, 40 mins ago

        Post on your main, coward...

  22. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 14 Years
    7 hours, 49 mins ago

    Harry will be hoping Gyokeres stays on the bench for Bruno to be captain and an 8 pointer off the bench

    1. JBG
      • 8 Years
      7 hours, 48 mins ago

      Maguire?

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        7 hours, 44 mins ago

        Prince

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 hours, 41 mins ago

          Styles

  23. SINGH
    • 7 Years
    7 hours, 49 mins ago

    Guardiola leaving at end of season!!!

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      7 hours, 47 mins ago

      Do the 3 x !!! represent the number of times it’s already been posted, just on this page?

      1. SINGH
        • 7 Years
        7 hours, 46 mins ago

        Oh I haven't gone through all the comments!!! (Lol)

  24. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    7 hours, 47 mins ago

    Saka nearly

  25. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 hours, 47 mins ago

    Trossard cap fail.

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 hours, 43 mins ago

      Is he subbed off?

  26. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    7 hours, 45 mins ago

    Breaking news: Pep leaving at the end of the season

    1. JBG
      • 8 Years
      7 hours, 44 mins ago

      That certainly is breaking news

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        7 hours, 43 mins ago

        Breaking wind more like!

  27. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    7 hours, 43 mins ago

    Pep to Perth Glory it seems!

  28. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    7 hours, 42 mins ago

    Is Pep leaving?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 hours, 40 mins ago

      One sec, I’ll check his Ring doorbell

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      7 hours, 40 mins ago

      You’d think so, but who knows

    3. PartyTime
      • 4 Years
      7 hours, 32 mins ago

      The end of another chapter. Almost time for another crocodile tears from Pep.

  29. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    7 hours, 40 mins ago

    GW 38…..
    Which fixtures are we targeting ?
    Arsenal v a Palace B team
    City v a hungover Villa?
    Burnley last home game v Wolves?

    Spurs and West Ham will be too stressed imo unless Spurs get something tomorrow

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 hours, 38 mins ago

      Schade or Dango vs Liverpool? They struggle with counter attacks

      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        7 hours, 29 mins ago

        Thiago better make up for this week!

    2. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      7 hours, 37 mins ago

      Definitely not arsenal. They suck

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        7 hours, 36 mins ago

        Either MGW of if I feel frisky, a Sunderland player. They will be looking for that europa slot and Chelsea are dire

  30. PartyTime
    • 4 Years
    7 hours, 39 mins ago

    Even tinkering Pep has had enough of this season. Surely, Arteta will be so cocky next season, I don't even want to find out