Set-piece precision and ironclad defence: Arsenal ease past Burnley to stretch the lead at the top
Arsenal tightened their grip on the Premier League summit with a composed 2-0 win at Turf Moor, a result that moved them seven points clear while extending a formidable sequence of results. Viktor Gyökeres and Declan Rice struck with first-half headers to make it nine consecutive victories in all competitions and five on the bounce in the league, on an afternoon that showcased both the Gunners’ set-piece ingenuity and defensive control.
Burnley arrived on the back of two straight wins and initially made life awkward, but Arsenal’s dead-ball threat told. After a swift counter from a long throw, the leaders had the cushion they needed. The only dampener for Mikel Arteta was a muscular injury that forced Gyokeres off at half-time after his most complete 45 minutes yet in an Arsenal shirt.
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