5 things we learnt from Burnley’s last-gasp loss to Arsenal

Almost a defensive masterclass

Arsenal’s Sanchez had scored three goals in two games prior to his side’s visit to Turf Moor – Photo: Simon Stacpoole / Offside.

Burnley had none of the ball, sat 10-men deep, keeping the back four tight and narrow. Only the most ardent tactical fan would enjoy watching football in this style, however, it was a fascinating to watch Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez and the like trying to work in the smallest of spaces on a crowed Turf Moor pitch.

Arsenal played in areas that Burnley wanted them to. Only Hull City have faced more shots (93) at home than Burnley (84), yet the Clarets have only conceded three goals.

Fantastic defending is often overlooked in the game, but this was a masterclass in how to suffocate free flowing Arsenal. If it wasn’t for the controversy at the end it would have been clean sheet, to add to the one against another free-flowing side, Liverpool.