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Gyokeres has scored four goals in the Premier League this season At a glance Five consecutive Premier League wins for Arsenal Gunners keep a clean sheet for seventh game in a row Burnley lose after back-to-back Premier League wins Clarets hit post in final seconds of the match Premier League leaders Arsenal continued their impressive start to the season with a comfortable win at Burnley to make it nine consecutive victories in all competitions. Goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice sealed the win - their fifth in a row in the league - as Mikel Arteta's side moved seven points clear at the top, albeit having played a game more than some of their rivals. It was an impressive victory against a Burnley side that can often prove difficult to break down and had recorded back-to-back victories before facing the Gunners. But no side has scored more goals from set-pieces than Arsenal this season and it was from one that they took the lead, Gyokeres firing in from close range from Rice's corner. Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka produced a one-handed save to deny Bukayo Saka, before Leandro Trossard had an effort cleared off the line. But Arsenal got their second before the break when Rice powerfully headed in Trossard's chipped ball. Burnley saw more of the ball after the break and went close to getting a goal back when Florentino Luis headed over from close range, before Marcus Edwards struck the post from a free-kick with the last action of the match. That late chance aside it was largely a trouble-free afternoon for Arsenal as they recorded an eighth win in 10 Premier League games this season. Defeat for Burnley means they are 17th, four points clear of the bottom three. What did you make of Burnley’s display? What did you learn from Arsenal’s display? This video can not be played 'We were exceptional' - Arteta reaction to Arsenal win against Burnley Title challenges are often built on a strong defence and this game highlighted just how good the Gunners are in that area. Burnley had scored five goals in the two games before the visit of Arsenal but they struggled to lay a glove on their opponents for much of this game. Arsenal have not conceded a goal in any competition since 28 September - a run of seven consecutive clean sheets - and it is concerning for their rivals just how untroubled they look at the back in games. But Arsenal are not just looking strong in defence. They are also the most dangerous side from set-pieces in the Premier League with their opener at Burnley the 12th goal they have scored this season from a dead-ball situation. It is still early days but with their rivals faltering, Mikel Arteta's side are showing they have the attributes to mount a serious challenge for a first Premier League title since 2004. This video can not be played Parker pleased with 'brilliant' Burnley second-half display It was always going to be a tough task for Burnley to get something against the league leaders, and particularly against a side who are in the form Arsenal are currently in. Initially, there was little between the two sides as the home side's defence stood up well to the Gunners, but conceding the opener from a set-piece left them with an uphill task. While Burnley didn't manage an attempt on goal in the first half, their fans will take heart from their side's second-half performance as the Clarets saw more of the ball and were much more threatening. They were applauded off the pitch at full-time as the battling performance in the second 45 minutes will provide encouragement for next weekend's trip to struggling West Ham. Arsenal return to Champions League action in midweek, travelling to Slavia Prague on Tuesday, 4 November (17: 45 GMT). Burnley's next assignment is on Saturday, 8 November when they travel to West Ham in the Premier League (15: 00 GMT). After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 1st November 2025 at 18: 52 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Scott Parker Formation: 5 - 4 - 1 Manager: Mikel Arteta Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Scott Parker Formation: 5 - 4 - 1 Manager: Mikel Arteta Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Premier League All competitions All competitions All competitions Burnley have won just one of their 18 Premier League games against Arsenal (D4 L13), picking up a 1-0 victory at the Emirates in December 2020. Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 11 away league games against Burnley (W6 D5) since a 2-1 loss in December 1973 under Bertie Mee. Burnley haven’t scored more than once in any of their 18 Premier League games against Arsenal (9 goals in total), the most any side has faced another without scoring twice in a match. Arsenal have won 23 of their last 24 Premier League games against promoted sides, including the last 13 in a row. The only exception in this run was a 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest in May 2023. Burnley have won each of their last two Premier League matches – the Clarets haven’t strung three wins together in the top-flight since April 2022 under Michael Jackson, while manager Scott Parker last did so in April 2019 as Fulham boss. Arsenal have won their last four Premier League matches, last enjoying a longer winning streak between April and August 2024 (8 in a row). Their last three wins have all been without conceding, last doing that in four in a row in April/May 2014, with Mikel Arteta starting all four of those wins. Burnley have never won a Premier League match against a side starting the day top of the table in 12 attempts (D5 L7). Their last top-flight win against a table topping side was in October 1975, when they beat QPR 1-0 with a Frank Casper goal. Arsenal have scored 11 set piece goals in the Premier League this season, two more than any other side, while these goals make up 69% of their overall goals (11/16). Only Nottingham Forest (3), Leeds (4) and Wolves (4) have fewer open play goals than the Gunners (5). Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze has been involved in eight goals in his last 13 Premier League appearances (6 goals, 2 assists), while against newly promoted sides the England international has six goals and four assists in his last 15 games. Quilindschy Hartman has four assists in his last four Premier League appearances for Burnley, though all four assists have come away from home. It’s the most assists any Clarets player has in the Premier League without setting up a goal at Turf Moor. Substitution, Burnley. Hannibal Mejbri replaces Josh Laurent. Substitution, Burnley. Armando Broja replaces Zian Flemming. Foul by Declan Rice (Arsenal). Loum Tchaouna (Burnley) wins a free kick on the right wing. Attempt missed. Florentino (Burnley) header from very close range is just a bit too high. Assisted by Maxime Estève with a headed pass following a set piece situation. Substitution, Arsenal. Piero Hincapié replaces Riccardo Calafiori. Substitution, Arsenal. Ethan Nwaneri replaces Eberechi Eze. Foul by William Saliba (Arsenal). Zian Flemming (Burnley) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Attempt missed. Zian Flemming (Burnley) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Attempt missed. Jurriën Timber (Arsenal) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Assisted by Bukayo Saka. Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Maxime Estève (Burnley). Substitution, Burnley. Loum Tchaouna replaces Jaidon Anthony. Substitution, Burnley. Jacob Bruun Larsen replaces Lesley Ugochukwu. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal). Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Kyle Walker (Burnley). Attempt saved. Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Martin Dúbravka (Burnley). Assisted by Declan Rice. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.