Martin Odegaard insists Arsenal are ready ‘to take the trophies home’

Martin Odegaard said Arsenal are ready “to take the trophies home” after the Gunners took a giant stride towards winning the Premier League.

Arsenal are just one game away from winning their first title in 22 years after Kai Havertz’s first-half header secured a 1-0 win against Burnley at the Emirates Stadium.

Manchester City must now beat Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Tuesday night to take the championship race to the final day of the season.

Arsenal could complete a historic double this month with a Champions League final against Paris St Germain in Budapest on May 30.

Prior to leading his side on a lap of honour to mark the club’s 19th and final home game of the season at the Emirates, captain Odegaard said: “I am really proud. It has been an amazing season so far. We have one big one left and then the Champions League final and we want to take the trophies home.

“I can promise you all that we will give everything we have, and keep going until the very end and with your support we are going to be ready.”

Regardless of City’s result at Bournemouth, Arsenal’s win here, which takes them five points clear of City having played a game more, keeps the title race in their hands ahead of their final match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday.

Manager Mikel Arteta was afforded a huge reception by the home crowd as he attempts to steer the Gunners to top-flight glory for the first time since 2004.

He said: “It is an absolute joy to witness the transformation and contribution each of you have had to turn this place into the most beautiful place to enjoy and play our football games.

“This is the soul of this football club. Make sure that every time you step in this stadium you have the responsibility to keep these standards because it makes such a difference to us and the players.”

Burnley interim boss Mike Jackson was disappointed Kai Havertz was not dismissed for a late foul on Lesley Ugochukwu.

“It is a red card,” said Jackson. “It is dangerous, he is leaving the floor, and it is cynical foul to break up play. We are disappointed it wasn’t given because it changes the game for the last 20 minutes in our favour.

“When you look back at it and watch it frame-by-frame, and second-by-second. you must be able to see that, from a number of angles.”