Arsenal are at the top of the table after 16 league games, which is definitely a very convincing performance; Maybe the climb to the top of the table in the first few rounds of the league may be due to the small number of games, but now the league is almost halfway through, which is definitely a sign of strength.

Arsenal's performance has been a surprise, and although Arsenal have been doing well, they have not had much hope of winning the title in recent seasons. In the summer transfer, Xiao Qing's arrival is more of a small reinforcement for Arsenal, and Arsenal still lacks a certain amount of confidence to compete for the championship. But so far in the league, Arsenal have proved their ability with their strong performances, and they are not just talking about the league title. The race for the Premier League title this season is what Wenger believes has been the most chaotic season in his 13 years at the helm of Arsenal. But Arsenal are still confident.

Arsenal is now favored by a lot of people, although Arsenal had suffered consecutive league defeats and lost the top position, but Arsenal have now regained the leader's position, and they have been tightly biting points with the other two title favourites so far, which is enough to show that Arsenal is very resilient. What's more, Arsenal have suffered setbacks along the way, with a wide range of injuries affecting Arsenal's strength, but they have been able to achieve the results they have achieved so far, which has led some people to discuss that if Arsenal are at their best, then perhaps Manchester United and Chelsea may have been left behind by Arsenal.

There are a few reasons why Arsenal can be better and that is important. First, Arsenal lost games they shouldn't have lost. They were beaten by a shock defeat to Sunderland and conceded three points they shouldn't have conceded. Second. The Arsenalers were barely able to put together a strong lineup in the first half of the season. And because the timing of the main player's injury is staggered, if you look at it from this level, it seems that Arsenal is only playing in the Premier League with eight successful forces.

Arsenal have not been the most likely to be the most injured in their history this season, with many of the Gunners' illnesses coming from injuries sustained while playing for the national team. However, compared to Arsenal's injury, Chelsea may soon be more depressed, because the format of the Africa Cup of Nations at the pit club has kept Drogba out of club games for a long time, and that is the second half of the game that will start soon.

Arsenal, who were in the last league fixture, had a very satisfying game at Anfield, the Gunners' first win at Anfield in six years. It was also the first time this season that they have won the BIG4 meeting, with Arsenal drawing with Manchester United and being beaten by Chelsea in the previous two BIG4 meetings. And now Arsenal is once again at the top of the table, which is also considered that Arsenal is on the right track.

The Premier League enters December, which also means that teams are officially entering the most difficult period of the season - the Christmas Devils schedule. Arsenal's 17th round of league fixtures is fast approaching, and Arsenal will travel to Burnley to face Burnley, a week double game that will challenge the Gunners' thin squad, although the team against which they are not strong, but the situation is not optimistic, because they have a terrible home field.

Promoted Ma Burnley has a wide range of strength. But they have the devil's home stadium that has changed the talk of the Premier League – the Afmore Stadium. Prior to the Arsenal game, Burnley had five wins, two draws and one defeat at home this season. Moreover, Burnley even beat defending champions Manchester United 1-0 at home this season.

Arsenal were confident of returning to the top of the table, but they suffered another blow after returning to the top of the table, and this blow was an injury; Unfortunately, Arsenal have been hit by injury again, and Denilson will not be available for the Premier League game away to Burnley, who has just returned to the pitch after two games, is plagued by a back injury.

On December 17, Arsenal played away from home in a row, and their opponents in this round were Burnley, compared to the squad that won over Liverpool in the previous round, Arsene Wenger made two personnel changes in this game, Silvestre replaced the injured Traore, and Diaby made up for Denilson's vacancy.

Burnley were quick to show their home dragon momentum after the opening. In the third minute, Calis won a free-kick in the box, Vermaelen headed back but the ball went almost past Almunia and into the net, which bounced off the crossbar. Arsenal got away with it and their luck seems to be good at this Devil's Stadium.

Burnley is just a promoted team, they don't have much strength and confidence; Quite good results at home are more because Burnley's players dare to fight, facing those teams that are stronger than themselves, running at any cost of physical strength is a sharp weapon for Burnley to defend the devil's home stadium, of course, their tough and even rough style of play is also a good tactic.

Burnley began to press frantically at the beginning of the game, they naturally knew that they had too many shortcomings compared to Arsenal, and they naturally understood that it was difficult for them to play against Arsenal in a step-by-step tactical game; So at this time they need to work harder. Especially in the face of Arsenal's strongest offensive firepower in the Premier League, Burnley really can't give Arsenal any chance, they need to compress Arsenal's attacking space.

Arsenal was indeed a little uncomfortable with Burnley's crazy pressing at the beginning of the game, and Arsenal, which was difficult to have space to take the ball, took the lead somewhat unexpectedly in the seventh minute, Fabregas received Xiao Qing's pass on the edge of the penalty area and turned to break through, Burnley's defenders Biki and Calis seemed to have broken the ball, but they were quickly snatched back by Fabregas; Fabregas, who got a great opportunity, took advantage of the situation to enter the penalty area, and at this time Xiao Qing was also air defense.

In the face of the Burnley defender's supplementary defense, Xiao Qing cleverly chose a straight stopper, Xiao Qing just picked up the ball lightly in the run, and broke through Burnley's Zuihou, a defender Caldewell, in the face of the attacking Burnley goalkeeper Jensen Xiao Qing did not leave any chance to burst into the small penalty area and shoot at close range, such a shot can only make the opponent's goalkeeper raise his hand and surrender.

Arsenal scored on their first shot of the game, and it was Burnley's pressing tactics that led them to make a big mistake; Arsenal have had really good luck at the Turf Moor Stadium and they look to have a good chance of beating the devil's home turf.

Arsenal almost doubled their lead in the ninth minute. Or a pass from Cesc Fabregas. After receiving a pass from Arshavin, he picked the ball past the defender. After a coherent knee bounce to the penalty area, a powerful left-footed shot hit the side-netting. A minute later, Nasri got past a defender from Zuihou, but Zuihou stopped the ball and the ball was slightly larger and the ball was confiscated by Jensen. In the sixteenth minute, Arsenal attacked with a long pass, Nasri made a return on the edge of the penalty area, and Arshavin volleyed at the right post of the goal from 18 yards away!

In the 26th minute, Bicky passed the ball and Fletcher made a one-on-one but he was in an offside position, which was a warning to Arsenal. It's just a pity that Arsenal didn't pay attention.

Arsenal took the lead, and at this point they were sure to laugh Zuihou; But after all, this is the home of the devil, and the promoted horses have the momentum of being barefoot and not afraid of wearing shoes, and they are still pestering Arsenal at home after falling behind by one goal. Although Arsenal is a little helpless in the face of mad dog tactics, it is indeed difficult for them to get the opportunity to organize the attack, but Burnley's pressing also makes it difficult for them to get the opportunity to attack.

Arsenal is a Jishuliu team, so they are not flustered in the face of pressing, although there is some trouble in the offensive end for the time being, but they can still control the ball steadily, which also makes Burnley have no more chances at all; And the Gunners' players also believe Burnley's tactics will not last. As long as Burnley's energy is consumed, Arsenal will soon be able to get the pace of the game.

In the 28th minute, Burnley defender Bicky stepped in to provide an assist. It would have been an attack without much threat; But in a hurry to perform, it may also be a decisive flying foot in the penalty area of Arsenal defender Vermaelen, who is somewhat underestimated; When he kicked Biki's foot on the ground with one hand, almost gymnastics, and when Biki fell to the ground, Vermaelen was dumbfounded, as were the Arsenal players. As for Burnley's players, they went crazy because they didn't expect Arsenal to give a big gift!

Penalty, it's a penalty without a doubt! So the depressed Arsenal coach threw away the mineral water bottle in his hand, and Xiao Qing, who stayed in the front, still can't figure out what Vermaelen thought at the time, and actually gave away a penalty at this time.

Burnley captain Alexander deceived Almunia into taking the penalty, and seeing the crazy celebration at the Turf Moor Stadium, the Arsenal players realized that the goal was actually very meaningful, not only the equaliser, but also because it was the 100th league goal for the Burnley captain, Arsenal sent a 'blessing'.

Arsenal seemed to have lost their good luck, and in the first half of the game, the core of Arsenal's midfield suddenly fell to the ground; Although it was knocked down by a Burnley player, it was a normal physical confrontation. But looking at Xiaofa who fell to the ground and hugged his ankle, the first feeling of all the people was to cheat and cheat, but seeing that Xiaofa couldn't get up for a long time at the Tivmore Stadium, everyone realized that the core of Arsenal was really injured.

Xiao Qing was depressed and wanted to vomit blood, seeing that Xiaofa with a depressed face was replaced by Ramsey, this game seemed to have no chance of smooth sailing at all. In fact, it is true, although Arsenal's midfield is still very strong after the loss of Xiaofa, it is difficult for them to organize an effective attack, and the lack of a qualified midfield commander also makes Xiao Qing even less supportive in the front.

Although Wenger was very depressed and kept roaring on the sidelines, he still looked helpless. Until the end of the game, Arsenal still failed to find their own attacking rhythm, and they had no choice but to play a 1-1 draw with Burnley away, and Arsenal was depressed to prove once again the prestige of the Devil's home stadium at the Tivmore Stadium.

Arsenal and Burnley drew with each other, which also stripped Arsenal of their newly acquired league leadership; Chelsea, who had suffered a two-game winless run in the round of 17, beat visiting Portsmouth 2-1 on Frank Lampard's penalty spot to reclaim the top spot with all three points at home, albeit now level on points with Arsenal.

Manchester United, as for Manchester United, also beat Wolves 3-0 at Old Trafford to take all three points, and they once again closed the gap with Arsenal, and they caught up again at this time. (To be continued......)