The Mikel Arteta project at Arsenal continues on Saturday as the Gunners travel to Burnley for what is always a tough fixture. Coming off of two pretty good results, the Spaniard is looking for a bit of consistency and normalcy within the squad. Can the team continue on the path of positivity set in recent matches?
Burnley vs. Arsenal
- When: Saturday, February 1
- Time: 7:30 a.m. ET
- TV: NBCSN
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
A wild 2-2 draw with Chelsea could be the jumpstart Arsenal needs to get the Arteta era headed in the right direction. A hard- fought and gritty performance turned what should’ve been a loss into a very big point. While there are still plenty of questions surrounding the tactics and talent of the squad, the heart and determination shown in that result is exactly what you’d hope to see. Following up that performance with a 2-1 win away from home in the FA Cup against Bournemouth is yet another good sign of progress. Now it’s all about continuing that trend for several more games.
Despite losing their FA Cup fourth round matchup last weekend, Burnley is sitting pretty in the league. The team is on 30 points just like Arsenal and finds itself seven points clear of the relegation zone. In its most recent league match, Burnley beat Manchester United 2-0 at Old Trafford. That came after an even more impressive 2-1 win over Leicester City. The results are trending in a very good direction. As long as there isn’t a massive dip in form, Burnley’s safety should be secured.
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