Arsenal Extend Premier League Lead with 2-0 Win Over Burnley

Viktor Gyökeres and Declan Rice struck early as Arsenal beat Burnley to claim their fifth straight league win and stay top of the Premier League table.

Arsenal extended their Premier League lead with a dominant 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor, powered by first-half headers from Viktor Gyökeres and Declan Rice. The win marked Mikel Arteta’s fifth consecutive league victory and stretched Arsenal’s unbeaten run to 12 matches in all competitions, keeping the Gunners firmly atop the Premier League standings.

Arsenal started fast and took full control of the match within the opening half-hour. In the 14th minute, Viktor Gyökeres broke the deadlock with a close-range header after Gabriel Magalhães flicked on Declan Rice’s corner at the near post. The Swedish striker’s instinctive finish took his season tally to six goals, underlining his growing influence in Arteta’s attack.

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The Gunners doubled their advantage just 22 minutes later. Declan Rice timed his run perfectly to meet Leandro Trossard’s clipped cross following a sweeping counterattack initiated by Gyökeres’ precise switch of play. Rice’s header left Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka rooted, putting Arsenal firmly in command before the break.

Arsenal’s Defensive Control

In the second half, Arsenal focused on game management and defensive organization. Burnley pushed forward but rarely troubled David Raya, as William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães anchored the defense with composure. Arsenal’s backline limited Burnley to just two shots on target and maintained 56% possession, dictating the game’s rhythm from start to finish.

The match featured moments of intensity, with yellow cards shown to Josh Cullen and Zian Flemming for Burnley, and Gabriel Magalhães for Arsenal. However, Arteta’s side remained calm under pressure, displaying maturity and discipline throughout the contest.

Arsenal Strengthen Title Charge

The result leaves Arsenal on eight wins from nine matches, while Burnley remain with just three victories this season. Arteta’s men continue to impress with set-piece precision, tactical structure, and attacking balance—hallmarks of a side ready to sustain a serious title challenge.

Next up, Arsenal turn their focus to upcoming Premier League fixtures as they aim to maintain momentum and widen their lead at the summit.

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