Arsenal 2-1 Burnley: 5 Talking Points

Arsenal advanced to the Fifth Round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win over a visiting Burnley side led by manager Sean Dyche. Burnley went down to Calum Chambers' goal inside the first 30 minutes but equalised through Sam Vokes. The game went into the break at 1-1 with both sides looking dangerous and potential winners. But it took an Alexis Sanchez goal 8 minutes into the second half to book Arsenal's place into the next round.Here are the major talking points from the game at the Emirates:

#1 Well fought match by both teams

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The game at the Emirates saw both sides testing each other inside the first three minutes. The game started off with Burnley getting the first chance of the game, but Arsenal soon knocked on their door. End-to-end stuff was matched by good defensive tackles from both sides. For Burnley, Andre Gray ran into space and shot at Ospina which was saved by the keeper, and for Arsenal, Alex Oxlade Chamberlain shot just over the bar after a counter attack from the home side. Alexis Sanchez seemed the brightest from Arsenal, along with the pace of Oxlade Chamberlain. The Arsenal goalkeeper, David Ospina, who started his first game since his Champions League nightmare, was nervous at the start. But got confidence as the game progressed.

Burnley had their chances with the likes of Arfield and Vokes excellent in attack. But they lacked the quality and experience in the final third as Arsenal defenders brushed the attackers aside with ease on multiple occasions. The game looked like in balance throughtout the first hour, but Sanchez’s finished game some breathing space to the Gunners. Overall, both teams got enough chances and played out a competitive game.