All Whites striker Chris Wood was a late substitute in the Premier League on Monday morning (NZ time) for Burnley - as Arsenal won with an injury time penalty.
Wood came onto the pitch in the 78th minute, but was unable to find the back of the net in his first match back for the Clarets.
The match looked to be heading for a goalless draw until James Tarkowski fouled Aaron Ramsey inside the penalty box in the second minute of stoppage time, and Alexis Sanchez slotted the spot-kick into the bottom corner.
The result lifted Arsenal above Tottenham and Liverpool into fourth, but they are still nine points behind leaders Manchester City. Burnley remain seventh.
Gunners coach Arsene Wenger praised Burnley after the match.
"In the first half we didn't find our game, they stopped us from playing very well," said Wenger.
"In the second half it was a question of the final ball and patience, not making a mistake at the back.
"From outside [the pitch, the penalty] looked 100 percent. I don't know why he pushed him in the back. I would like to see it again."
Burnley will face Bournemouth in their next match on Thursday morning (NZ time).
Meanwhile, Raheem Sterling scored a fortuitous late winner as Manchester City opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Aaron Mooy's spirited Huddersfield Town.
City dominated with 80 per cent possession, but had to wait until the 84th minute when Sterling unwittingly bundled home after a shot from Gabriel Jesus cannoned off goalkeeper Jonas Lossl and into his path.
In front of their vociferous fans, Huddersfield - who earlier this month beat City's rivals United - took the most unlikely lead when Nicolas Otamendi diverted a corner into his own net in first-half stoppage time.
Their lead was erased within two minutes of the restart, however, when Sergio Aguero calmly converted a penalty after Sterling was brought down by Scott Malone.
Table-topping City have 37 points from 13 games while Huddersfield sit 11th with 15 points in a promising first Premier League campaign.
Southampton thumped Everton 4-1 to move into the top half of the table.
Dusan Tadic put Southampton in front and though Gylfi Sugurdsson equalised for Everton, two goals by Charlie Austin and a superb fourth from Steven Davis gave the hosts a convincing victory.
Everton, who are still looking for a permanent manager, remain 16th, just two places and two points above the drop zone zone although caretaker David Unsworth would not accept his side were in a relegation dogfight.
"I wouldn't go that far," he said.
"We are in a tough moment. If you ask me that question in a week, I might be able to give you a better answer."
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