Let's get physical! Arsene Wenger reveals Arsenal tactics for clash with Burnley

ARSENE WENGER says Arsenal will need to match Burnley’s level of physical performance if they are to continue their winning form on Saturday.

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Sean Dyche has turned Burnley into a hard-working outfit

The Gunners travel to Turf Moor looking to continue their winning run, which now extends to seven games - the best form of any side in Europe.

Wenger knows that his side need to keep the winning feeling going if they are to have any chance of closing the gap on Chelsea, who sit seven points clear at the top of the table.

But he knows he will have to win a physical battle with Sean Dyche’s hard-working side first.

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You have first to fight with them physically, that is for sure.

Arsene Wenger

He said: “You have to get to get to their level of physical performance.

“And the rest, you have to produce the quality of performance that is expected from us on a technical level.

“You have first to fight with them physically, that is for sure.

“Burnley is a tough test for everybody.

“You shouldn’t look at the table because they started slowly but recently they played very well against all the big teams in the league.

“They are quite efficient at home because they made 18 points out of 26 at home.

“Therefore we have to make sure we produce the expected performance on the commitment, on the focus and on the quality of our game.”

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