Arsenal vs Burnley: Match Update and Player Availability

Match Context

Arsenal host Burnley at Emirates Stadium, London, on 18 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 37. Arsenal sit 1st with 79 points and a goal difference of 42, while Burnley are 19th on 21 points with a goal difference of -36. The fixture has not started yet.

Arsenal Availability

Arsenal face several defensive and midfield absences. Mikel Merino (Foot Injury) is sidelined. J. Timber (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. B. White (Knee Injury) is sidelined. R. Calafiori (Injury) is doubtful. None of these absentees appear among Arsenal’s listed top scorers or assist providers, so the main attacking threats remain intact. V. Gyökeres, with 14 league goals, is available, as are key creators L. Trossard and M. Ødegaard, both on 6 assists.

Burnley Availability

Burnley have two confirmed absentees. J. Beyer (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. J. Cullen (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Their leading scorer Z. Flemming, on 10 league goals, is available to start. No suspensions are reported for either side.

Impact Summary

Arsenal’s missing players primarily weaken defensive depth and midfield rotation rather than their attacking output, which is still driven by Gyökeres, Trossard and Ødegaard. Burnley’s losses are also structural, with their main goal threat Flemming available, preserving most of their limited attacking production.