Match report

Arsenal Defeats Burnley 5-0 in Premier League Clash

Arsenal
Arsenal
5–0
FT
Burnley
Burnley
May 6, 2018

Arsenal put on a clinical display to defeat Burnley 5-0 in the Premier League. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette led the charge with crucial goals, ensuring Arsenal's commanding victory. The match was a showcase of Arsenal's attacking prowess, leaving Burnley struggling to mount any significant threat.

Key Facts

  • • Arsenal 5-0 Burnley
  • • P. Aubameyang scored twice (14', 75')
  • • Alexandre Lacazette (45'+3')
  • • S. Kolasinac (54')
  • • A. Iwobi (64')

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 33 P. Čech (G)
  • 31 S. Kolašinac (D)
  • 21 C. Chambers (D)
  • 24 Bellerín (D)
  • 27 K. Mavropanos (D)
  • 7 H. Mkhitaryan (F)
  • 10 J. Wilshere (M)
  • 29 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 17 A. Iwobi (M)
  • 14 P. Aubameyang (F)
  • 9 A. Lacazette (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 A. Ramsey
  • 23 D. Welbeck
  • 4 P. Mertesacker
  • 13 D. Ospina
  • 18 Nacho Monreal
  • 20 S. Mustafi
  • 30 A. Maitland-Niles

Burnley

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 29 N. Pope (G)
  • 23 S. Ward (D)
  • 28 K. Long (D)
  • 2 M. Lowton (D)
  • 5 J. Tarkowski (D)
  • 25 A. Lennon (M)
  • 4 J. Cork (M)
  • 17 J. Guðmunds­son (M)
  • 18 A. Westwood (M)
  • 13 J. Hendrick (F)
  • 10 A. Barnes (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 S. Vokes
  • 7 G. N'Koudou
  • 21 N. Wells
  • 1 T. Heaton
  • 3 C. Taylor
  • 8 D. Marney
  • 26 P. Bardsley

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    14' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Aubameyang · Assist: Alexandre Lacazette
  2. Burnley
    22' Burnley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Barnes · On: S. Vokes
  3. Burnley
    44' Burnley Card · Yellow Card
    James Tarkowski
  4. Arsenal
    45'+3 Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Alexandre Lacazette · Assist: Héctor Bellerín
  5. Arsenal
    54' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Kolasinac · Assist: J. Wilshere
  6. Arsenal
    64' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Iwobi · Assist: P. Aubameyang
  7. Burnley
    71' Burnley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Lennon · On: G. Nkoudou
  8. Arsenal
    72' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Wilshere · On: A. Ramsey
  9. Arsenal
    72' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alexandre Lacazette · On: D. Welbeck
  10. Arsenal
    75' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Aubameyang · Assist: Héctor Bellerín
  11. Arsenal
    77' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Chambers · On: P. Mertesacker
  12. Burnley
    89' Burnley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Guðmunds­son · On: Nahki Wells

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Burnley
Fouls 6 7
Pass Accuracy 89% 80%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 6
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 662 372
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 8 2
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 63% 37%
Accurate Passes 591 296
Shots Inside Box 13 3
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal took the lead early with a goal from Aubameyang in the 14th minute, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Lacazette's goal in injury time of the first half (45'+3') sealed Arsenal's dominance, preventing any Burnley comeback.