For the past two matches, Arsenal have scored in the opening minutes and carried on for the rest of the match earning themselves a comfortable victory but it was a very different story at Turf Moor.
Burnley gave Arsenal a tough time making it difficult to sear through their defence for the entire 90 minutes. The Gunners undefeated record wasn’t in danger seeing the home side didn’t find the net either but the visitors were losing out on a fifth consecutive victory in the Premier League.
Returning home with a single point from the game was a terrifying thought to conclude from the match seeing Wenger wouldn’t get to celebrate a win to mark his 20th year anniversary, not to mention closing the gap on Manchester City.
Wenger’s side kept trying to find space for the one goal that could give them a favourable result, and just moments before the final whistle the Gunners hit it home. A shot by Oxlade Chamberlain deflected off Laurent Koscielny’s elbow to ‘hand’ Arsenal their late victory.
The Clarets shouted for offside, handball and amidst all the controversy, the North London side won the match 1-0.
Here are reactions from Twitter over the late drama that took place at Turf Moor.
It all started late, but the party finally started with Koscielny’s goal.
It is often said that modern millionaire footballs dont care anymore
Think these Arsenal players might well have a different opinion pic.twitter.com/mXhQIwaV3w
— The Highbury Inn (@TheHighburyInn) October 3, 2016
You get the feeling that this is a big 7 minutes in Arsenal’s season. #AFC #BFCvAFC
— AllArsenal.com (@AllArsenalnews) October 2, 2016
Ref not sure whether to give offside or handball, so he gives a goal. 1-0 to the Arsenal.
— Swiss Ramble (@SwissRamble) October 2, 2016
Sometimes you win by playing breathtaking beautiful __football and sometimes you dig till last second to scrap a win. Job done @Arsenal ππΌππΌ
— Ahmed (@Ahmed91Gooner) October 2, 2016
Arsenal for 91 minutes.
Arsenal in the 92nd minute. pic.twitter.com/ydH21zzfxo— Violent Gabriel (@GabrielKillYou) October 2, 2016
Koscielny taking tips from all the strikers in his pocket to score a poachers goal. Well done lad.
— Violent Gabriel (@GabrielKillYou) October 2, 2016
Hand of god 2.0 from Koscielny
— α aniil (@Dan44_Z) October 2, 2016
Even the players couldn’t help but show how much the victory meant to them.
Well done @Arsenal!! Great winning streak in #PremierLeague! #BFCvAFC πͺ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/NHFZ0UZydi
— Lucas Pérez (@LP10oficial) October 2, 2016
Fight till the end! #COYG π΄⚪️ pic.twitter.com/aoI2rVKQr1
— Alex Ox-Chamberlain (@Alex_OxChambo) October 2, 2016
Resilient & Able To Grab The Win πͺπ½⚽️#3Points #AFC
Congratulations To The Boss ππ½ππ½ #Wenger20
Defo Contender For Worst Shot This Seasonπ π³
— Alexander Iwobi (@alexiwobi) October 2, 2016
What a feeling!! This is why you never give up #COYG pic.twitter.com/w30Lm5yl0I
— Héctor Bellerín (@HectorBellerin) October 2, 2016
5 wins in a row! Those 3 points were crucial πͺ … with a bit of luck to be honest ππ⚽ #BFCvAFC #COYG @Arsenal @premierleague
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) October 2, 2016
What a way to finish the gameπ #arsenal #coyg https://t.co/AhvSetNi54
— nacho monreal (@_nachomonreal) October 2, 2016
The key moment Arsenal fans all around the world instantly fell in love, a perfect “a picture is worth more than a 1000 words” moment.
When you pick your son up from footie https://t.co/yMb90tu7Hi
— __football Funnys (@FootballFunnys) October 2, 2016