Arsenal's Hector Bellerin has a great chance to cross the ball from the right, but instead he plays it back to Granit Xhaka. Can you imagine the groans from the travelling support?

Eventually, a delivery from Mesut Ozil intended for Alexis Sanchez is easily collected by Tom Heaton.

Tejas Patadia: Oxlade-Chamberlain should be brought in. His pace would make the difference. 

Alphonso: Burnley's defence is crowded like the streets of Manhattan. 

Theo: So many great positions out wide in the first half from Arsenal, but nothing to aim a cross at. Bring on Giroud! 

Trevor Sinclair
Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"In times past Arsenal would have conceded in that situation, under that aerial barrage. They have a little more about them this season, though, with more heart and leadership."

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Burnley midfielder Scott Arfield comes on for club record signing Steven Defour.

Trevor Sinclair
Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"Burnley have to get back to what they were doing in the first half - hustling Arsenal into mistakes.

"Otherwise is going to be a long last twenty minutes or so of unrelenting pressure."

And Arsenal were nearly punished for their ambling in attack as down at the other end Johann Berg Gudmundsson's header produces a brilliant diving save from Petr Cech.

That was the home side's first effort on target.

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Seriously lads!

Arsenal's Alex Iwobi, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil all find themselves in good positions to shoot inside the area. But they dally. Just dally.

Don't dally, just shoot.

Andy M Morley: Michael Keane looking like he could be part of the solution to Chelsea's defensive woes. 

Danny McGrane: Not been impressed with Arsenal here. Helping my dad with the plastering has more appeal than watching this!

Quarky: Looking at the other results today, a draw or loss for Arsenal would fit right in to a strange day! Come on Burnley. 

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Arsenal's Alex Iwobi tries what Anthony Martial, Diego Costa and Willian successfully managed this weekend - scoring by bending in a shot from the left of the area.

However, the Arsenal man's effort goes out for a throw-in. You can't win 'em all.

Trevor Sinclair
Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"That is the best chance of the game for Arsenal. It was a comfortable height for Tom Heaton in the Burnley goal, but the warning signs are there. It was the first time the home side defence has looked a little stretched."

Good reactions from Tom Heaton.

The Burnley keeper dives low to his left to stop Alexis Sanchez's snapshot after the ball bounced off the legs of Hector Bellerin and into the Chilean's path.

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The Clarets make a much better start to this half than they did in the first.

This time the impressive Matt Lowton volleys a cross from the right which is met by the boot of Sam Vokes at the near post. But the Welshman makes poor contact. It was a difficult chance anyway.

Tim in London: Re Jason Bowles... Burnley should play to their weaknesses, not their strengths? Because they just shouldn't care whether they win or lose? 

Mark in London: Shkodran Mustafi makes all the difference to Arsenal compared to last year. Hopefully it can lead to success. 

Anon: Typical Arsenal, beat Chelsea, draw (or lose - gods forbid) at Burnley.

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Arsenal get the second period under way.

Trevor Sinclair
Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"I don't think that Arsenal have played badly, but Burnley have just worked so hard to frustrate them. At the other end the Gunners have looked a little open and Sam Vokes will be so disappointed not have hit the target with his header. He should have scored."

...which means the second half is but seconds away.

Tony da Franca: It's a bit early in the season to repeat the old mantra, but... Wenger Out. 

OnePlayerDown: These are the games that potential champions grind out a win.

Sho Rahman: Not a fan of Burnley's style of play but admire their spirit. 

Now then.

There's an anecdote from the Continental Cup final between Manchester City Women v Birmingham City Ladies which is currently into extra-time:

Man City are winning 1-0 though. A sacrifice worth making?

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Princewill Nwosu: This is looking like one of those off days for Arsenal. Draw written all over this match. 

Ian Funnell: Arsenal forgotten how we played the last two games and reverted to the slow passing from last season. 

Thezza: Burnley...45 minutes played, 36% possession and zero fouls conceded!!!!!!!!!!! What??!!

Trevor Sinclair
Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

Hardly any chances for Arsenal - mainly down to Burnley's communication and discipline in the two lines of four. Arsenal have huffed and puffed in the final third and then thrown in a hopeful ball.