Alexis Sanchez's controversial late penalty earned Arsenal a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Burnley and moved Arsene Wenger's side into fourth place in the Premier League.

Sanchez struck in the first minute of stoppage-time after Burnley defender James Tarkowski was judged to have pushed Aaron Ramsey in the back as he competed for a cross.

It was a decision which infuriated Burnley players and supporters alike, but the Arsenal striker kept his composure superbly to convert the spot kick into the bottom left-hand corner.

The Gunners' second successive league win keeps alive their faint title hopes, although a top four finish looks a more realistic goal.

Arsenal were delayed on their journey to Turf Moor, from their overnight Lancashire hotel, only arriving at the ground 50 minutes before kick-off.

And their hurried preparation seemed to tell in the early stages in which an energetic Burnley side, level on points with the Gunners before the game, tore into the visitors with relish.

After 15 minutes, they might have taken a deserved lead when Jeff Hendrick teed up Johann Berg Groundsmen, who beat Nacho Monreal before delivering a fierce shot which Petr Cech did well to touch onto his post