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Arsenal 1-0 Burnley: Deserved on Both Sides

Arsenal 1-0 Burnley (xG: 1.0-0.2). The numbers match the result.

1 - 0
xG: 1.0 - 0.2
ArsenalxG 1.03 β†’ 1 goal
BurnleyxG 0.21 β†’ 0 goals
CURSD Verdict
Burnley
-3
Fair 😐
Arsenal
+3
Fair 😐
May 18, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Burnley 😐 Fair (-3) | Arsenal 😐 Fair (+3)

Arsenal created 1.03 xG. Burnley created 0.21 xG. The scoreboard read 1-0. The result broadly matches the underlying play.

The Data

StatArsenalBurnley
xG1.030.21
Goals10
Shots (on target)13 (3)5 (0)
Shots inside box92
Possession61%39%
Corners33
GK saves02
Fouls716
Cards (Y/R)1/03/0

Key Events

37' Goal - K. Havertz (assist: B. Saka) (Arsenal)

Verdict

- Burnley: 0 shots on target

CURSD Match Score: Burnley -3 (Fair) | Arsenal +3 (Fair)

Neither team was significantly lucky or unlucky. The result reflects the balance of play.

Match Stats

ArsenalBurnley
1Goals0
1.0xG0.2
13Shots5
61%Possession39%
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