Arsenal’s defensive solidity was again on display, as they kept their seventh clean sheet of the season and fourth in a row. Burnley, managed by Scott Parker, struggled to create chances, failing to register a shot until the 71st minute and finishing with just three attempts, none on target. Arsenal’s backline, featuring the likes of William Saliba and Gabriel, has now conceded only three goals in ten league matches—putting them on pace to challenge the Premier League record for fewest goals conceded in a season, set at 15 by Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea in 2004-05.
Gyökeres opened the scoring in the 14th minute, converting a cross with a powerful header. Declan Rice doubled Arsenal’s lead in the 35th minute, also heading home from a set piece. Burnley’s best opportunity came late, when Marcus Edwards struck the post with a direct free kick in stoppage time.
Despite injuries to key players such as Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel Martinelli, manager Mikel Arteta has maintained Arsenal’s momentum. The squad’s depth has allowed them to rotate effectively, with recent wins including a 2-0 League Cup victory over Brighton.
Burnley, coming off back-to-back Premier League wins and showing resilience against top sides, found Arsenal’s defense impenetrable. The result leaves Burnley with 10 points from ten matches, while Arsenal’s seven-point lead at the summit underlines their status as title favorites this season.
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