Havertz header keeps Arsenal two points clear with 1-0 win over Burnley

Arsenal moved to the brink of the Premier League title on May 18 with a 1-0 home win over Burnley, a result settled by Kai Havertz's first-half header at Emirates Stadium. Bukayo Saka supplied the corner for the 36th-minute goal, according to Arsenal's match report, and Sky Sports said the win left Mikel Arteta's side one result away from being crowned champions. The victory put Arsenal five points clear of Manchester City, who still have two matches left. Sky Sports said Arsenal would be champions if City fail to beat Bournemouth on Tuesday. ### How did Arsenal get the goal they needed? Kai Havertz scored in the 36th minute when he met Saka's corner with a header, Arsenal said in its official match report. Sky Sports said the goal was Arsenal's 24th from a set piece in the league this season and their 18th from a corner. Leandro Trossard had earlier hit the post, Arsenal said, and Martin Odegaard also saw a chance deflected wide before the breakthrough arrived. (arsenal.com) Arsenal's report described the mood inside the stadium as tense with seven days left in the season and the title race still alive. ### Why was the win described as nervy? (arsenal.com) Sky Sports said Arsenal secured a "nervy" 1-0 win over an already relegated Burnley side after failing to add a second goal. Arsenal's own report said one goal was enough but not enough to make for a comfortable finish, despite further chances and two efforts against the woodwork. (arsenal.com) The second half also brought controversy. Sky Sports said Havertz was booked by referee Paul Tierney for a high challenge on Lesley Ugochukwu and that VAR James Bell reviewed the incident for serious foul play before leaving the on-field decision unchanged. Gary Neville said on Sky Sports commentary that he thought the challenge warranted a red card. (skysports.com) ### What does the result do to the title race? Arsenal's win moved them five points ahead of Manchester City, Arsenal said, though City still have two matches to play. Sky Sports said that means Arsenal can clinch the title on Tuesday night if City do not beat Bournemouth. Arsenal's official report also set out the other route: if City beat Bournemouth, then victory for Arsenal at Crystal Palace on Sunday would still secure the club's first Premier League title in 22 years. (skysports.com) AP reported the Burnley result left Arsenal closing in on a first league crown in 22 years. ### Who was missing from Arteta's lineup? (arsenal.com) Jurrien Timber and Ben White did not feature against Burnley. The Premier League's lineup page and Sky Sports' teams page both showed neither player in Arsenal's matchday squad. Arsenal instead started Cristhian Mosquera at right back, with William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães and Riccardo Calafiori across the back line, according to the official lineup listings. (arsenal.com) External injury roundups published before the match said Timber had been dealing with a groin problem and Ben White a knee injury, but Arsenal did not state those reasons in its match report. (premierleague.com) ### What happens next, and when? Manchester City face Bournemouth on Tuesday, May 19, with Sky Sports listing a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. If City do not win, Arsenal are champions. If City do win, Arsenal's final league match comes away to Crystal Palace on Sunday, with the title still in their hands. (skysports.com) (premierleague.com)