Arsenal F.C. moved within touching distance of Premier League glory after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley F.C. at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night.
German midfielder Kai Havertz delivered the decisive moment of the match, heading home in the first half to hand Mikel Arteta’s side another massive victory in the title race.
With nerves rising and the championship battle nearing its climax, Arsenal once again showed the defensive steel that has powered their remarkable campaign, shutting out Burnley to record yet another clean sheet.
Defensive leader William Saliba revealed the mentality driving Arsenal’s backline after the final whistle.
“The secret of our clean sheets? Everyone here defends for their lives,” Saliba said.
Goalkeeper David Raya also refused to be drawn into title celebrations when asked if Arsenal could already win the league depending on rivals’ results.
“No comment,” Raya replied.
The victory leaves Arsenal just one final step away from ending their long wait for Premier League supremacy, piling huge pressure on defending champions Manchester City F.C. in the process.
Arteta’s men now stand on the verge of history as the dream of lifting the Premier League trophy edges ever closer.
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