Arsenal Move 1 Win From Premier League Title as Havertz Escapes Red Card in 1-0 Burnley Victory
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Updated · ESPN · May 19
Arsenal Move 1 Win From Premier League Title as Havertz Escapes Red Card in 1-0 Burnley Victory
10 articles · Updated · ESPN · May 19
Kai Havertz's first-half goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 home win over already-relegated Burnley, leaving Mikel Arteta's side one victory from a first league title since 2004.
That narrow margin kept Arsenal level with Manchester City on goal difference at +43, meaning a draw at Crystal Palace may not be enough if City win their two remaining matches.
Havertz also avoided a late red card after VAR reviewed his challenge on Lesley Ugochukwu but did not send referee Paul Tierney to the monitor, preserving Arsenal's lead and his availability for Sunday.
Arsenal can still be crowned champions on Tuesday if City fail to win at Bournemouth; otherwise the race goes to the final day, when City host Aston Villa and Arsenal visit Palace.
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