Arsenal VS Burnley Team news,managers opinions,match facts and betting guide

TEAM NEWS

Mohamed Elneny is unavailable due to his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt.
Kieran Gibbs, Francis Coquelin and Hector Bellerin are all back in training, though only the latter should start here.
Santi Cazorla, Mathieu Debuchy, Yaya Sanogo, Theo Walcott and Per Mertesacker are all ruled out for Arsenal, while Olivier Giroud will be assessed closer to kick off.
Dean Marney, Scott Arfield and Johann Berg Gudmundsson are all doubts for Sean Dyche's side and could all miss the trip to the Emirates.
Joey Barton may make his first start following his return to Burnley after coming off the bench to net the winner against Southampton last week.
Ashley Barnes and Sam Vokes are battling to start alongside Andre Gray in attack.

MANAGERS OPINION

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: "With the number of games we have it's important that we have all our experienced players back and that everybody is focused to do well.

"We're going through a moment of truth now - January until May is five months to go. You want ideally all your players with big experience back in your squad."

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

Arsenal are unbeaten against Burnley in the Premier League (W4, D1) and are looking for a fifth consecutive league win over the Clarets.

Burnley have not scored in any of their last three league meetings with Arsenal.

Arsenal

Arsenal are looking for a fifth consecutive home win in the Premier League.

The Gunners have scored in their last 12 league games, the best current run in the top flight.

All three of their league defeats this season have come after they scored the opening goal.

Arsenal have a point more than they did at this stage last season, but then they were top - now they are fourth and eight points behind leaders Chelsea prior to the weekend.

Olivier Giroud has scored in each of his last nine starts in all competitions, amassing 11 goals in total.

Alexis Sanchez has scored or set up 21 goals this season, more than any other Premier League player.

Burnley

Burnley have won three of their last four league games.

However, they have lost their last five away matches in the division and picked up just one point from a possible 27 away from home this season.

The Clarets have scored just three away goals in the top flight this season - every other club has scored at least twice that total.

Furthermore, no club in Europe's five biggest leagues has scored fewer on their travels.

Burnley have never won a Premier League match in London (D2, L12). Their last top-flight win in the capital came in January 1975, when they won 1-0 at QPR.

BETTING GUIDE

Arsenal have won their last 5 matches against Burnley in all competitions.

Burnley have lost 8 of their last 9 away matches (Premier League).

Arsenal have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 home matches against Burnley in all competitions.