Rice and Gyokeres on target as Arsenal secure commanding 2-0 victory at Turf Moor

Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a commanding 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor, continuing their remarkable run of form and clean sheets.

Mikel Arteta’s side controlled proceedings from start to finish, with Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice on target in a match that showcased Arsenal’s growing dominance from set pieces and the increasing cohesion of their attacking play.

Gyokeres gave Arsenal the lead midway through the first half, heading home from close range after Rice’s teasing corner caused chaos in the Burnley box. It was the Gunners’ 12th set-piece goal of the season and another example of their creativity from dead-ball situations.

The Swedish striker, who has gradually found his feet in north London, delivered arguably his most complete performance yet in an Arsenal shirt. His movement, link-up play, and physical presence troubled Burnley throughout, and his goal set the tone for a performance full of control and purpose.

Burnley offered little in response and failed to register a shot on target in the opening half, with Arsenal’s defence once again imperious.

Martin Dubravka kept the hosts in the contest with a series of saves that denied Bukayo Saka twice.

Arsenal’s dominance was rewarded again before the break, and it came in the most fitting of ways. After clearing a Burnley long throw, the visitors broke forward at pace, with Trossard lofting a measured ball into the path of Rice, who arrived late to power a header past Dubravka for his second goal in as many games.

That strike all but ended the contest, leaving Burnley chasing shadows for much of the second half. Arsenal’s midfield trio dictated the tempo with composure, while the backline extended their run of clean sheets in all competitions to eight.

Arteta’s men eased through the final stages without exerting unnecessary energy, aware of their midweek European commitment in Prague. Their control was so complete that Turf Moor fell increasingly quiet as the minutes ticked away, the home fans resigned to their side’s defeat.

The win marked Arsenal’s fifth successive league victory and ninth straight across all competitions, further underlining their credentials as early title favourites.

Gyokeres may have stolen the headlines with his all-round display, but this was another collective statement from a team operating with precision, balance, and belief.

With their lead at the summit now extended to seven points, Arsenal look every inch a side capable of sustaining their push for a first Premier League crown in over two decades.

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