EPL 2016/17: Burnley 0-1 Arsenal - 5 talking points

Burnley vs Arsenal
Arsenal secured all 3 points thanks to a late Laurent Koscielny goal

#2 Burnley must mind the gap to the bottom three

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Sean Dyche, Manager of Burnley gives his team instructions during the Premier League match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor on October 2, 2016 in Burnley, England.  (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
Sean Dyche has a tough task on his hands at Burnley

After tonight’s defeat, Burnley sit in 14th spot, 3 points clear of the relegation zone. After their victory against Liverpool, it looked like the Clarets would have no trouble staying up this season, but 3 defeats in 4 games since, have dampened the spirits.

With West Ham’s form bound to improve, coupled with the fact that Stoke finally achieved a positive result against Manchester United, things don't look all that bright for the Clarets.

Burnley have difficult fixtures coming up against Southampton, Everton and Manchester United, and they must find a way of coming away with at least 3 points in these games or they could find themselves in a relegation dogfight, which Sean Dyche would definitely not want.

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