Arsenal made it 9 wins in a row with a cushty 2-0 victory over Burnley within the Premier League.
Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice discovered the web within the first half because the Gunners raced right into a two-goal lead earlier than seeing the tie out.
Mikel Arteta’s facet not often appeared at risk of being on the fallacious facet of a outstanding fightback at Turf Moor, with the hosts disappointing in assault.
The win extends Arsenal’s lead on the high of the desk to seven factors, which could possibly be diminished relying on how outcomes go elsewhere throughout the weekend.
How the motion unfolded
Arsenal’s opening aim got here in acquainted trend. From a set-piece, Rice’s in-swinging nook was met by Gabriel, whose knockback was gratefully obtained by Gyokeres to nod in his first aim in six video games.
Rice then went from creator to goalscorer when he doubled the Gunner’s benefit with a beautiful header from Leandro Trossard’s cross.
Arteta’s males have been cruising, on track for a ninth successive victory.
The second-half yielded only a few probabilities as Arsenal, who’ve by no means misplaced away at Burnley within the Premier League, appeared content material to see out the competition. The Clarets, in the meantime, provided little going ahead.
Substitute Ethan Nwaneri got here closest to scoring what would have been a elegant solo effort.
Spinning on the midway line, {the teenager} charged in the direction of Burnley’s aim earlier than curling a stunning effort that flew simply extensive of Martin Dubravka’s submit.
Nevertheless it remained 2-0 and Arsenal’s spectacular run of outcomes this season goes on.
