Arsenal Power Past Burnley to Extend Lead at Top

Wolves Woes Continue as Arsenal Dominate in Title Charge

Arsenal’s relentless Premier League form rolled on with a composed 2-0 win away at Burnley, making it nine straight victories in all competitions and keeping Mikel Arteta’s men firmly at the top of the table.

Goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice sealed three points at Turf Moor, as the Gunners showcased their growing reputation as both set-piece specialists and defensive stalwarts.

Match Summary: Burnley 0–2 Arsenal

• 1st Half:

  • Arsenal opened the scoring through Gyokeres, who slammed home from close range following a corner delivered by Declan Rice.

  • Dubravka denied Saka with a smart one-handed save, and Trossard nearly doubled the lead but was cleared off the line.

  • Rice then made it 2-0 with a commanding header from Trossard’s chipped ball just before the break.

• 2nd Half:

  • Burnley responded after the interval, enjoying more possession and creating chances.

  • Florentino Luis missed a key header, and Marcus Edwards hit the post in stoppage time.

  • Despite Burnley’s efforts, Arsenal saw out the game comfortably, keeping yet another clean sheet.

Arsenal Analysis: Title-Winning Traits on Display

Arteta’s side are ticking all the boxes for a title run:

• Seven consecutive clean sheets in all competitions underline a rock-solid defence.

• 12 goals from set-pieces this season highlight their threat from dead-ball situations.

• Players like Rice, Trossard, and Gyokeres are stepping up consistently, offering multiple scoring threats.

Arsenal now sit seven points clear at the top of the table — though some rivals still have games in hand.

Burnley Analysis: Second-Half Fight Offers Hope

Despite being outclassed in the first half:

• Burnley held their own early and showed spirit after the break.

• Encouraging signs came from increased possession and attacking intent, even if they lacked a clinical edge.

Their fans applauded the effort, knowing next week’s clash with West Ham is a more realistic opportunity for points.

What’s Next?

• Arsenal: Travel to Slavia Prague for Champions League duty on Tuesday, 4 November (17:45 GMT).

• Burnley: Visit West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday, 8 November (15:00 GMT).