Arsenal know how to win games in so many different ways, and that puts them in an unbelievably strong position.
They have got flair players, but also have this amazing record of scoring from set-pieces and are strong defensively too.
We talk about machines when I go up against AI or a computer game at predictions but, let’s face it, Arsenal are a machine at the moment and no-one is stopping them.
There have been prettier Gunners teams than this, but they are just so effective and they don’t concede.
That’s why we might see a fair few results where it is ‘1-0 to the Arsenal’ – as their old song under George Graham in the 1990s used to go – but when they hit the straps there will still be games where they take teams apart.
Like the other promoted teams, Burnley have been really competitive and ran Liverpool and Manchester City close earlier in the season, despite losing on both occasions.
The Clarets’ late win at Wolves last week was a massive result for them and it really takes the pressure off them here.
You don’t get many free hits in the Premier League but this is one of them – Burnley are probably not going to get anything out of this game, but it doesn’t matter too much.
I am expecting Scott Parker’s side to be robust, keep it close, and stay in the game, which is a sign of where they are at… but Arsenal will still win – and you can probably guess what score I am going for.
Sutton’s prediction: 0-1
FM26’s prediction: 1-2
Miles’ prediction: Like Leeds, Burnley have done better than I thought they would, but there’s a reason Arsenal are unbeaten for such a long time. 1-2
AI’s prediction: 0-3
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