FootyMAD's Burnley match preview

Last updated : 05 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Arsenal v Burnley fixture

Arsenal prepare to entertain Burnley at Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Gunners are clearly on top, having won 28 and lost only 9 of the 46 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Emirates Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2009, with Arsenal running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Wed 16 DecBurnley1 - 1ArsenalPREM
2008/2009Sun 08 MarArsenal3-0BurnleyFAC
2008/2009Tue 02 DecBurnley2 - 0ArsenalLGEC
2007/2008Sun 06 JanBurnley0 - 2ArsenalFAC
1975/1976Sat 20 DecArsenal1 - 0BurnleyPREM
1975/1976Sat 16 AugBurnley0 - 0ArsenalPREM
1974/1975Sat 22 MarBurnley3 - 3ArsenalPREM

Recent respective form guides

Arsenal have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Gunners in those games, with 7 conceded.

In complete contrast to Arsenal, Burnley are having a torrid time on their travels, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Clarets have hit 4 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Arsenal's total of 58 points from their 28 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Burnley are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 23 points from their 27 games thus far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Arsenal6303889
Burnley61056143

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Arsenal fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Gunners. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Arsenal 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Burnley Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.