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Arsenal left it late to score against West Ham last time out, and they were fortunate that the hosts had a goal chalked off by VAR deep in stoppage time, but all that matters for Mikel Arteta is that his side got the job done.

They are still two points above Man City with two games remaining, and goal difference could still play a big role. Arsenal have the advantage in that sense, but they will want to push for a convincing winning margin here, just to have that additional safety net. 

Burnley have already been relegated, and they have failed to win any of their last ten Premier League matches, with seven defeats in that stretch. Five of those losses have come by at least a two-goal margin.

The Clarets were beaten 2-0 at Turf Moor in the reverse fixture, so Arsenal should be looking forward to this clash at the Emirates.

Arsenal had six corners in that previous meeting against Burnley, and they were easily able to retain possession and sustain pressure on their opponents throughout. The Gunners registered 12 shots and four big chances worth 2.42 xG, while restricting Burnley to just three shots in return.

Given the context of this tie, with Arsenal still battling at the top of the table while Burnley have nothing left to play for, a very similar game is expected here at the Emirates. The hosts should spend the majority of the afternoon in their attacking third, and they will be relentless in their approach.

Arsenal are averaging 6.06 corners per game at the Emirates this season in the Premier League. Burnley tend to sit deep and absorb pressure when playing away against top sides, which should naturally channel play out wide and generate corner opportunities for Arsenal.

Hannibal Mejbri returned to the starting eleven for Burnley against Aston Villa last time out, and he played a key role in that 2-2 draw. The Clarets look considerably better when he starts, offering much more of a threat in the final third, and interim manager Michael Jackson will be glad that the Tunisian international is available again. 

He accounted for three of Burnley's eight fouls drawn against Villa, which shows just how difficult he can be to contain when operating in his usual advanced midfield role. Prior to that, he was again fouled three times against Leeds despite only featuring for the final 36 minutes off the bench.

Hannibal is averaging an eye-catching 3.48 fouls drawn per 90 across all competitions this season, which is one of the highest figures of any player in the league, and he has landed this selection in 11 of his 13 starts this season.

Myles Lewis-Skelly will occupy a similar zone of the field as Hannibal, and that is a matchup to keep an eye on on Monday night.

The Burnley midfielder is also averaging 1.74 fouls per 90 this season - he gives it just as much as he takes, and Hannibal recorded three infringements against Villa last time out. Lewis-Skelly is adept at drawing contact, and he has been fouled seven times in his last three starts alone.

He has been thrust into the midfield in recent weeks and is set for a significant role in Arsenal's last two games in the league.

The 19-year-old is averaging 2.12 fouls drawn per 90 this season, which is one of the highest figures in the Arsenal squad, and he has seamlessly slotted in alongside Declan Rice, despite his limited game time this season.

Leandro Trossard popped up with a crucial goal against West Ham last time out, and he has made a habit of delivering in the big moments for Arsenal.

The Belgian international also provided an assist in Arsenal's previous league match against Fulham, which they won 3-0, which shows how he has been one of the most consistent contributors under Mikel Arteta this campaign. Trossard has six goals and six assists to his name from 30 Premier League appearances, and one of those assists came in the reverse fixture at Turf Moor earlier in the season.

This is another excellent matchup for Trossard to get involved in the final third, and he will be full of confidence heading into this clash. The winger is adept at exploiting gaps, and he should be able to pick out pockets of space even if Burnley sit deep.

Zian Flemming is averaging 2.48 fouls per 90 across all competitions this season, which is one of the highest figures in the Burnley squad, and he recently racked up five infringements against Aston Villa.

That was enough to earn him a booking, and his foul numbers rise even further to 3.1 per 90 when playing away. The Dutchman has recorded multiple fouls in six of his last seven appearances on the road, and this is a market to target again here at the Emirates. 

Flemming was carded in the reverse fixture against Arsenal at Turf Moor for his first foul of the have to do a lot of chasing on Monday night against an Arsenal side who are certain to dominate possession. Flemming isn’t one to shy away from a physical battle, which makes this price stand out.

Loum Tchaouna has started each of the last three matches for Burnley on the right wing, and he has been one of the more lively figures in the final third during that spell.

The Frenchman had three shots with one on target against Villa last time out, after scoring against Leeds in the game before that. The winger did get one shot off against Man City before that, but it was blocked. Still, he has shown a willingness to pull the trigger as soon as he can work a yard of space, which is encouraging. 

This is a tough matchup against an Arsenal side who boast the best defensive record in the league this season, but Burnley should have moments to get forward. Tchaouna has shown an eagerness to establish himself as a regular starter, and the 22-year-old will be desperate to make an impact here on the big stage.