English Premier
2010-03-06 - Arsenal vs Burnley
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Arsenal will want to continue to pile the pressure on Manchester United and Chelsea when they take on Burnley who are winless away from home at the Emirates. As it is now they are just within three points of Carlo Ancelotti's side after beating Stoke at the Britania Stadium last weekend.
But victory came at a price as Aaron Ramsey suffered a devastating injury following a Ryan Shawcross challenge, with the Wales midfielder sustaining fractures to the tibia and fibula of his right leg.
Despite being shaken from the injury to Ramsey, the Gunners went on to seal a 3-1 win as they look to put the pressure on the top two. A win over Burnley here can take Arsenal top b efore Manchester United play their game as Chelsea is not involved this weekend.
The good news is that Wenger may be able to welcome back Andrey Arshavin for this tie since being substituted in the 1-0 win at Liverpool last month. Abou Diaby also has a chance of starting this clash after a knee problem, while Denilson could also be available after missing the Stoke game with a calf injury.
Arsenal will however miss Alex Song who is suspended while Robin van Persie, Kieran Gibbs and Johan Djourou are out on long term injuries.
As for the visitors Burnley, they have such an awaful wrethced record which have seen them collected just one point on their travels all season. Last weekend, they suffered the agony of their third straight defeat as they were beaten at home by Portsmouth.
That kept them second from the bottom, above Portsmouth but just one point adrift of safety as the bottom end is so congested. Manager Brian Law is thinking of the un thinkable when he suggested that a win here could pull them away from the relegation zone.
Burnley is expected to bring on experienced midfielder Graham Alexander as he has recovered sufficiently fro m a calf injury that has kept him out since January. Meanwhile Scotland striker Steven Fletcher is set to play with a light cast on his wrist after having broken a hand in training on international duty earlier this week.
Chris McCann is still ruled out with a knee injury which has seen him miss the last four games with Burnley.
Take Arsenal to win this match and clear the handicap.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
The Pick :
Arsenal 3-0
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Arsenal to win. (main bet)
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Arsenal and give the 2 1/4 ball.
