Arsenal have one hand on Premier League title after beating Burnley

Arsenal are one win away from their first Premier League title since 2004 following a 1-0 win against Burnley.Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 to open up a five-point lead at the top.Kai Havertz headed in the only goal on Monday but was also lucky to avoid a second-half red card that could have swung the title race back in Manchester City’s favour.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4From Ronaldo to Mbappe: the all-time list of World Cup Golden Boot winnerslist 2 of 4All to know about Neymar’s angry outburst and World Cup selectionlist 3 of 4World Cup 2026 Preview: Tiny Panama dream big on tournament returnlist 4 of 4Sardar Azmoun left out as Iran announce World Cup 2026 squadend of listThe Gunners could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday should City fail to win at Bournemouth.Even if City ends the Cherries’ 16-game unbeaten run and beat Aston Villa, Arsenal would secure the title with a victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday.However, the narrow margin of victory against a Burnley side that have long since been relegated does offer City some hope.An Arsenal draw at Selhurst Park would allow City to snatch the title on goal difference if Pep Guardiola’s team win their final two matches.To add extra intrigue to the final days of the season, reports on Monday have suggested that Guardiola will leave City after a decorated decade in charge following Villa’s visit to the Etihad on Sunday.Roared on by an expectant capacity crowd in their final home game of the season, Arsenal were tipped to put the Clarets to the sword with ease.Burnley have taken just two points from their last 10 matches but made Mikel Arteta’s men work for the three points on another nervy night at the Emirates.Leandro Trossard struck the post from the edge of the area before Bukayo Saka saw a penalty appeal waived away as he attempted to turn in Havertz’s low cross.Arsenal were forced to rely on their set piece threat once more to prise Burnley open.