Football Review | Burnley 0 - 2 Arsenal

Premier League leaders Arsenal maintained their superb form 

This was a comfortable win at Burnley, extending Arteta's side run to nine straight victories in all competitions.

Author | DJ

Stadium | Turf Moor

Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice were on target for Arsenal, whose fifth consecutive league win moved them seven points clear at the top, though having played a game more than several of their closest challengers.

It was a convincing display against a Burnley team that had won their previous two matches and are rarely easy to break down. Arsenal’s prowess from set-pieces once again proved decisive, Gyokeres converting from close range after Rice’s corner.

Martin Dubravka kept the hosts in it with a fine one-handed stop to deny Bukayo Saka, before Leandro Trossard saw a shot cleared off the line. But Arsenal doubled their lead before half-time when Rice met Trossard’s chipped delivery with a thumping header.

Burnley improved after the interval and might have reduced the deficit when Florentino Luis headed over from close range, while Marcus Edwards clipped the post with a late free-kick.

Aside from that, Arsenal were largely untroubled as they made it eight wins from their opening ten league games. Burnley, meanwhile, remain 17th, four points above the relegation zone.

Another solid win and performance

Title-winning campaigns are often built on solid defensive foundations, and this match underlined just how strong Arsenal have become in that department.

Burnley arrived in fine scoring form, having netted five times in their previous two outings, but they rarely troubled the visitors across the 90 minutes.

Arsenal have not conceded in any competition since 28 September, a run of seven straight clean sheets, and their composure at the back will be a concern for those hoping to catch them.

Their strength, however, is not limited to defence. Arsenal have been equally dangerous going forward, particularly from set-pieces, with their opener at Burnley marking their 12th goal of the season from a dead-ball situation.

It remains early in the campaign, but with rivals stuttering, Mikel Arteta’s side already look capable of sustaining a serious push for a first Premier League crown in more than two decades.