ALEXIS SANCHEZ scored a last minute penalty as Arsenal moved ahead of rivals Tottenham and into the top four.
Referee Lee Mason controversially pointed to the spot after midfielder Aaron Ramsey was adjudged to have been pulled down in the box by James Tarkowski.
And Sanchez coolly slotted past Tom Pope as furious home fans booed the officials off the field at the final whistle.
The Gunners coach only arrived 52 minutes before kick-off after getting delayed on their short drive over from Preston.
More to follow…
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FACTS, STATS, GOALS & LOLS
- Arsenal’s pre-match preparations were hampered before the clash as their team bus got caught in traffic – and finally arrived 52 minutes before kick-off
- Mesut Ozil was due to start against Burnley but pulled out of the match will illness… and not for the first time.
- Burnley had the chance to move up to fourth with a win over Arsenal. How long can they keep hold of Sean Dyche?
- Burnley have now not beaten Arsenal in any of their last 10 league attempts
- Arsene Wenger is rarely seen moving any quicker than a brisk walk but the northern chill must have got to him as he jogged back to his dugout after halftime.
- Sacked Sunderland gaffer Simon Grayson was pictured with England boss Gareth Southgate in the stands. Business or pleasure?
- Alexis Sanchez went into the game playing his part in five goals in his last five matches against Burnley and added to his tally right at the death.
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SOCIAL SAYS
Only Arsenal could go from comfortably beating Spurs to making Burnley look like a rampant Manchester City
— Mike Sanz (@mikesanz19) November 26, 2017
Arsene Wenger preparing for the game today like…. #BURARS #PremierLeague
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— Mike Peak (@NisenGeeza) November 26, 2017
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