Arsenal beat Burnley 2-0 courtesy of goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice to extend its lead at the top of the Premier League table, at Turf Moor in Burnley, England.
The Gunners unlocked Burnley’s organised defence from a corner in the 14th minute as Gyokeres headed home from close range for his sixth goal of the season.
Arsenal then produced a thrilling counter attack to double the advantage in style. Defender Gabriel Magalhaes rose highest to head Kyle Walker’s long throw away and Gyokeres’ brilliant cross-field pass released Leandro Trossard down the left.
His clipped cross into the box was met by the late arriving Declan Rice, who headed past goalkeeper Martin Dubravka and into the corner of the net to make the scores 2-0.
In the second half, chances were scarce at both ends as the Gunners were on the verge of seeing out their victory with ease.
With the last kick of the game, substitute Marcus Edwards rattled the post with a stunning free-kick as he came inches away from ending Arsenal’s run of clean sheets.
But it was another comfortable afternoon for Arteta’s men, who have now won their last seven games in all competitions without conceding. They are now unbeaten in 12 as they moved seven points clear at the top of the table.
Saturday’s Premier League results
Brighton 3-0 Leeds United
Burnley 0-2 Arsenal
Crystal Palace 2-0 Brentford
Fulham 3-0 Wolves.
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