Arsenal Cannot Afford PSG Distraction Against Burnley Tonight

It is impossible for Arsenal supporters not to think about what lies ahead.

A Premier League title remains within touching distance, while a Champions League final against PSG now looms on the horizon later this month in Budapest.

Add in yesterday’s injury scare involving Ousmane Dembele and naturally conversations among supporters have already started drifting towards Europe once again.

But before Arsenal can think about any of that, there is still huge business to take care of tonight against Burnley.

Arteta Will Demand Complete Focus

Mikel Arteta has repeatedly spoken throughout the season about the importance of focus, consistency and emotional control.

Tonight will test all three.

On paper, Burnley may appear ideal opponents for Arsenal given their relegation and poor away form, but title races have a habit of punishing even the smallest lapse in concentration.

The Gunners know victory would move them five points clear of Manchester City before Pep Guardiola’s side travel to Bournemouth tomorrow night.

Any dropped points, however, would immediately swing momentum back towards the reigning champions.

That is why Arteta will almost certainly demand his players block out all external noise surrounding PSG and the Champions League final.