‘As ridiculous as it might sound,They are going to lose this one,I know their fans will banter me for this’: Chris Sutton predicts who’ll win between Burnley and Arsenal tomorrow
Arsenal will hope to make it two wins in a row against claret-and-blue opposition when they head to Burnley on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta‘s Gunners will take on the struggling Clarets in a 3pm Premier League kick-off at Turf Moor.
Arsenal are buzzing after cruising to a 6-0 win at West Ham last time out, which maintained their perfect Premier League record in 2024.
Meanwhile, Burnley haven’t won since before Christmas and lost to Liverpool last time out, although they have drawn two of their last four.
Chris Sutton predicts narrow Arsenal win over Burnley
Chris Sutton has shared his prediction on the Burnley v Arsenal game on BBC Sport, predicting a 2-1 win for the Gunners.
The BBC Sport pundit feels it’ll be a “dangerous fixture” for the Gunners, because the Clarets are battling for their Premier League survival.
“I am at Turf Moor for this one,” began Sutton. “And I don’t think it will be as straightforward for Arsenal as some people might think.
“As ridiculous as it might sound, I was very impressed by Burnley when I watched them in their defeat against Liverpool.
“They started well, were well organised, and created chances, big chances… they just couldn’t take them.
“In the end, they paid the price for a couple of individual errors which get heightened when they happen in a close game like that one.
“They cannot afford many more of those if they want to stay in the Premier League.
“Mikel Arteta’s side have just beaten Liverpool and West Ham, so this might seem as if it is the easiest of their current run.
“But despite four straight wins, which also includes Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace, it is still a dangerous fixture because Burnley are scrapping for their lives.
“I do think Arsenal will win though.”
My Arsenal v Burnley prediction
With Arsenal having won their last four league games, confidence is high and they’ll want to make the most of their momentum to barge their way back to the Premier League summit.
Meanwhile, Burnley are having a hard time of it, and even though they played well against Liverpool, the difference in quality between them and the Reds showed in the end.
Arsenal will be mindful that the Clarets will be tough opposition, but if they bring their A-game, as they should, they’ll have enough to get over the line. I predict a 2-0 win for the Gunners.
