Gilberto Silva predicts Arsenal clash against Burnley on Sunday

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Gilberto Silva has told his Invisible Wall podcast that he believes Arsenal will pick up three points on Sunday afternoon when they take on struggling Burnley at The Emirates – with the Gunners boasting an excellent record against Burnley in the past.

Having played 16 times since a 2-0 FA Cup win in January 2008, Arsenal have won 14 of those matches – losing only once and drawing the other. The 0-0 draw did come last time out against Sean Dyche’s side, though.

The Gunners come into the match having last won a Premier League game over a month ago, in the form of a 1-0 win over Manchester United. They are struggling for goals, and it is clear Mikel Arteta is yet to find his best system or team.

However, it is a different story in the Europa League – with Arsenal having won six out of six, finishing with a 4-2 victory over Dundalk on Thursday night. Silva is confident, and has backed his old side to earn a 2-0 win on home soil.

“I need to be positive, I’m going to go for a 2-0 to Arsenal,” Silva said. “Confidence, stay positive. I am always going to be positive. Come on Arsenal. Let’s go back to winning games again.”

TBR’s view – Can Arsenal get back to winning ways?

They need to find the right balance, and get back to scoring goals on a more regular basis. Do you take Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang out after Eddie Nketiah scored on Thursday? Or do you hope Aubameyang scores again and regains his confidence.

It is a tricky dilemma. Hector Bellerin was criticised last time out, and both Cedric Soares and Calum Chambers are now fit – does he need to be replaced? Ainsley Maitland-Niles into midfield? Centre-back partnership?

There are many decisions that still need to be made by Arteta – but the Gunners will win if he gets his decisions right.