Kai Havertz's Header Edges Gritty Arsenal Past Burnley, Closer To Premier League Glory
Arsenal are close to ending their Premier League title drought after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley at Emirates Stadium, which kept them in a comfortable position at the top. Burnley are relegated, and they can not undo their fate by winning at Emirates Stadium. They are 19th while Arsenal needed nothing less than a victory to remain in the title race. They have not lifted the Premier League trophy since 2004. The match against Burnley will be the determinant before their final match against Crystal Palace. After a couple of early efforts, Arsenal found the breakthrough from a set piece. In the 37th minute, Martin Odegaard’s corner was met by Riccardo Calafiori, whose header was blocked, but the rebound fell kindly for Havertz. From point-blank range, the German rose above Lesley Ugochukwu and directed a firm header past Weiss. It was the kind of scrappy, instinctive finish that got the job done. Arsenal are now five points ahead of the nearest team, Mancheste...
