Arsenal vs Burnley preview: Cup holders take on Sean Dyche's in-form Clarets in fourth round
A look ahead to the fourth-round Emirates FA Cup fixture at the Emirates Stadium.
It’s a big game for…
Mohamed Elneny: The Egyptian defensive-midfielder has yet to feature in an Arsenal shirt after his £7 million move earlier this month. He is rumoured to start in an experimental midfield and needs to make a good performance to state his case for a starting spot every week.
Best stat…
120: The clubs first played each other 120 years ago where Burnley thrashed Arsenal 6-1 in the FA Cup in February 1896.
Remember when…
Arsenal put on a goal master class when the two clubs last met in the FA Cup in March 2009.
Player to watch…
Andre Gray: The 24-year-old striker is the Championship’s leading scorer with 17 goals so far this campaign. He will be looking to bag a few more against Premier League opposition.
Past three-meetings…
Burnley 0 Arsenal 1 (Ramsey)
Premier League, April 2015
Arsenal 3 (Sanchez 2, Chambers) Burnley 0
Premier League, November 2014
Arsenal 3 (Fabregas, Walcott, Arshavin) Burnley 1 (Nugent)
Premier League, March 2010
Form guide…
Arsenal: WWWDDL
Burnley: WDWWWW
Vital information…
Kick-off time: 3.00pm
TV: Highlights at 10:30pm on BBC 1
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