Mikel Arteta admitted he will turn into the “biggest ever” Bournemouth fan on Tuesday night after Arsenal inched closer to their first Premier League title since 2004 with a narrow win over Burnley.
Kai Havertz’s first Premier League goal at home since last February – Arsenal’s record-extending 18th goal from a corner – was enough to see off a spirited Burnley side relegated weeks ago, although the Germany striker was lucky not to be shown a red card for catching Lesley Ugochukwu with his studs. The victory means that Manchester City must overcome Champions League-chasing Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium to take the title race to the final day, with both contenders now level on goal difference.