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What does the draw against Burnley mean for Arsenal's top-four hopes? By Jonny Bray Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side has had far from a great start to 2022. After a great end to 2021, The Gunners have gone almost an entire month without a win in all competitions, and some fans and pundits are becoming increasingly concerned about our top four chances this season. The 0-0 draw against Burnley was the latest knock to our chances, leaving us in sixth, two points behind Manchester United in fourth place. The inconsistent form of the teams around us seems to have offered Arteta a lifeline. And if we add to the squad this January, there is no telling where this team could end up. So, what does the draw against Burnley mean for Arsenal's top-four hopes? Why was Burnley such a big blow? The result against Burnley was particularly disappointing because they're at one of their lowest points since being promoted. They've just sold their star striker; they're bottom of the leagu...

Mikel Arteta needs another big win this weekend or he could risk losing his job Arsenal v Burnley preview  By Jonny Bray Arsenal travel to Turf Moor on Saturday looking to build on the first positive result of the season after a 1-0 win against Norwich at the Emirates last weekend. It is a crucial game for the Gunners, who need to win to guarantee they won’t be back in the bottom three come Monday. Mikel Arteta only has a few new injury concerns, with Rob Holding suffering from a bruised knee and Mohamed Elneny out with a hamstring injury. Arsenal fans could arguably expect a good result, considering Burnley are currently winless after four games, with just one point to their name. However, there are no easy matches for the Gunners at the moment, and fans are becoming increasingly worried about the direction of the team this season. Burnley will also be in a buoyant mood after manager Sean Dyche committed his future to the club by signing a new four-year contract. What can we expec...

Arsenal Football Club: Masters of their own downfall By Adam Le Roux And just when we think Arsenal are building up a head of steam, they shoot themselves in the foot. Again. How many times have we said that over the years? Too many to count, that’s for sure, and against Burnley that was the case again, with Granit Xhaka gifting the Clarets an equaliser to cancel out all the hard work done to get the Gunners into the lead. It has been a constant theme for the squad this season, whether it be moments of petulance, or shambolic defending, or wayward finishing, it seems like there is always a finger lingering over the self-destruct button. If the club are going to progress this needs to stop, because it’s hard enough beat teams as it is, let alone when you’re giving them a helping hand week in, week out. Slack Xhaka holds Arsenal back Mikel Arteta’s side flew out the blocks at Turf Moor and looked exactly like the team that blew away Leicester last week, as well as progressing past Ben...