Every week in the Premier League delivers drama, but Matchday 22’s Sunday clash between Arsenal and Burnley took things to the next level. In a match that had all the makings of a straightforward victory for the Gunners, the plot twisted into a breathless finale. Arsenal eventually edged out Burnley 2-1 in stoppage time, turning what should have been a routine encounter into one of the season’s most gripping stories—a match that BD Cricket Live followers are still buzzing about.
From the opening whistle, it was clear Arsenal would dominate possession, while Burnley packed the defense, hoping to steal a point from one of the league’s toughest away fixtures. Despite a flurry of attacking moves, Arsenal struggled to find the final touch. But starting from the 56th minute, the tide of the match rose. Like dark clouds looming over a fortress, Arsenal’s relentless pressure overwhelmed Burnley’s backline. A moment of controversy came when Mustafi was brought down at the edge of the box during a corner, but referee Jon Moss waved away the appeals. Just three minutes later, Mustafi rose highest to head the ball into the net, finally putting Arsenal ahead 1-0.
The lead didn’t last without incident. In the 65th minute, Granit Xhaka made a reckless scissor tackle in midfield, and after consulting with the assistant referee, Moss issued a straight red card. Notably, both of Xhaka’s red cards this season came under Moss’s officiating. One minute later, Burnley defender Marney collided with Giroud and had to be stretchered off, leading to a lengthy stoppage that would impact the dramatic closing moments.
Reduced to ten men, Arsenal shifted into full defensive mode, substituting Coquelin and Bellerín in for Iwobi and Özil, effectively forming a desperate 5-3-1 formation. Then came the chaos. Due to Marney’s injury, a staggering seven minutes of stoppage time were added. In the 92nd minute, Coquelin fouled Barnes in the box, handing Burnley a golden opportunity. Gray converted the penalty with ease. The mood inside the Emirates Stadium dropped like a rock, with chants of “You don’t know what you’re doing!” raining down on referee Moss.
On the touchline, Arsène Wenger lost his usual composure. Repeatedly stepping out of his technical area and furiously disputing decisions, Wenger was eventually sent off. But instead of heading straight to the dressing room, he stood his ground in the tunnel. Cameras even caught a slight shove from Wenger toward fourth official Anthony Taylor. Commenting live on Sky Sports, pundit Graeme Souness remarked, “If that’s ruled a push on the fourth official, Wenger could be in hot water.”
Matches like this are why BD Cricket Live enthusiasts often keep an eye on football too—because when the Premier League delivers, it does so with heart-pounding flair. For Arsenal, the win came at a heavy emotional cost, but for neutral fans, it was nothing short of an unforgettable rollercoaster.