Arsenal, Burnley and Mikel Arteta
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For live updates and highlights throughout Burnley vs Arsenal, check out PST's live blog coverage below. Viktor Gyokeres picks up his fourth goal of the season from close range as he heads in Arsenal's go-ahead goal against Burnley at Turf Moor.
Mohamed Salah's 250th Liverpool goal ended the Premier League champions' losing streak in a 2-0 win against Aston Villa, while leaders Arsenal beat Burnley to surge seven points clear on Saturday.Arsenal eased past Burnley 2-0,
Burnley host league leaders Arsenal at Turf Moor this Saturday in a key Premier League clash. Get live streaming info, TV channels, and predicted lineups.
Goals from summer signing Viktor Gyokeres and midfield maestro Declan Rice saw Arsenal win their fifth game in a row, including their fourth without conceding, as Burnley were put to the sword.
Up front, Viktor Gyokeres continues his adaptation, tasked with occupying Burnley’s defence and finishing ruthlessly. Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard flank him, both capable of deciding matches with a moment of clarity or courage.
Burnley will be without Zeki Amdouni, Connor Roberts and Jordan Beyer for their Premier League meeting with Arsenal at Turf Moor this weekend.Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty ImagesAmdouni remains
Arteta’s side would eventually double their lead in the 35th minute through Rice. At the end of a sweeping move which began with Kyle Walker launching a long throw into Arsenal’s box, the visiting midfielder crashed into Burnley’s penalty area to head a deft cross from Trossard into the bottom corner.
The first half was an impressive show of dominance from the league leaders, preventing their hosts from having a shot of any kind in the opening 45 minutes. Arsenal took the lead on 14 minutes, Viktor Gyokeres heading home from a matter of inches after Gabriel had headed a Declan Rice corner back across the Burnley goal.
Arsenal successfully opened up an seven-point lead at the Premier League summit as beat Burnley away from home on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners’ superb continued at Turf Moor as they followed up the midweek victory over brighton in the Carabao Cup to notch their ninth successive victory across all competitions in the process.