"Arsenal could be crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after they re-established a five-point lead over Manchester City with a 1-0 win over Burnley. On the night that reports emerged that Pep Guardiola is set to leave City at the end of the season, Mikel Arteta's men took a huge step towards beating his side to the title, though they did not do so in convincing fashion."
"It took Arsenal 38 minutes to break the deadlock, with Kai Havertz rising to meet a Bukayo Saka corner and head home. But the Gunners laboured in their efforts to put the game beyond doubt, with Havertz fortunate not to receive a red card that would have significantly frayed the nerves in North London."
"Arsenal were frustrated for much of the first half by a surprisingly resolute Burnley, the relegated visitors displaying plenty of pride in their performance. Leandro Trossard hit the post and Saka saw claims for a penalty dismissed by VAR when he went down under the challenge of Lucas Pires when attempting to turn a left-wing cross home."
"Yet despite and admirable Burnley performance, there were few signs of a seismic sting in the tail, with the narrow win meaning Arsenal will be champions if City fail to win at Bournemouth, or if Arteta's men finish the job by beating Crystal Palace in their final game of the season on Sunday."
Arsenal won 1-0 against Burnley to re-establish a five-point lead over Manchester City. The match came amid reports that Pep Guardiola would leave City at the end of the season. Arsenal broke the deadlock after 38 minutes when Kai Havertz headed in from a Bukayo Saka corner. Arsenal struggled to extend the lead, with limited clear-cut chances despite dominant possession. Havertz was fortunate to avoid a red card after a VAR check for a foul on Lesley Ugochukwu. Burnley created moments of threat, including a post hit by Leandro Trossard and a late chance from Eberechi Eze. Arsenal can be champions if City fail to win at Bournemouth or if Arsenal beat Crystal Palace in their final game.
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