On a chilly afternoon in Lancashire, Arsenal delivered a performance that left no doubt about their Premier League title ambitions.
The Gunners didn’t just win — they dismantled Burnley in ruthless fashion, showing a blend of confidence, control, and class that has become their signature this season.
This wasn’t one of those narrow “1-0 to the Arsenal” wins they’ve pulled off in recent weeks.
It was a statement. By half-time, the match was effectively over.
Viktor Gyökeres and Declan Rice both headed home to put Arsenal in total command, and Burnley’s expected goals sat at an astonishing zero.
A Ruthless Arsenal Keep the Pressure On Rivals
Mikel Arteta’s side didn’t just beat Burnley — they squeezed them out of the game.
The home side looked lively for the first ten minutes, keeping possession and pressing forward.
But once Arsenal found their rhythm, there was no turning back.
Gyökeres’s opening goal shattered Burnley’s confidence, and from then on, it was a matter of damage control for Scott Parker’s men.
Turf Moor is no easy ground to visit — before this match, Burnley had lost only once at home in the league, to Liverpool via a last-minute penalty.
That only made Arsenal’s dominance more impressive.
Arteta’s men looked calm and composed, creating chances at will.
Bukayo Saka had two one-on-one opportunities in the first half, both saved by Martin Dubravka, while Leandro Trossard saw one effort cleared off the line.
“We were brilliant in the first half,” Arteta said afterward. “We scored two, created more big chances, and conceded nothing.
That set the tone. We dropped a little in the second half but defensively we were exceptional.”
Gyökeres and Rice Shine in Relentless Display
Viktor Gyökeres continued his fine form, scoring the opener before setting up Rice’s goal with a precise cross-field pass.
Arteta praised his forward’s performance but admitted he took him off at half-time as a precaution.
“It was one of his best games,” Arteta said. “He felt a little niggle, so we’ll need to assess it, but overall, he was excellent.”
With this victory, Arsenal stretched their run to four straight league wins without conceding — something they hadn’t achieved since 2014, back when Arteta was still wearing the captain’s armband.
Across all competitions, they’ve now notched nine consecutive victories.
A year ago, Arsenal were stuttering around this stage of the season. This year, they look unstoppable.
Arsenal’s Set-Piece Masterclass Strikes Again
Arsenal fans at Turf Moor couldn’t help singing about their team’s set-piece brilliance — and for good reason.
The Gunners have turned dead-ball situations into a lethal weapon.
Gyökeres’s opener came from a Declan Rice corner that saw Gabriel cleverly nod the ball across goal before the Swede headed it home.
It’s a move Arsenal have rehearsed repeatedly — and even when teams know it’s coming, they can’t seem to stop it.
Before this match, Arsenal had already scored 11 set-piece goals this season — more than any other team.
Gyökeres’s header made it 12, solidifying their status as the league’s dead-ball kings.
Leandro Trossard Marks 100th Appearance in Style
While the spotlight often shines on Arsenal’s newer attacking stars, Leandro Trossard quietly reminded everyone why he remains one of Arteta’s most trusted players.
The Belgian international, who joined from Brighton in 2023, made his 100th league appearance for Arsenal — and celebrated it in fitting fashion.
It was his deflected cross that led to the corner for the opening goal, and his perfect delivery set up Rice’s header for the second.
Despite being overlooked early in the season after Arsenal’s summer spending spree, Trossard has once again proven his value.
Under Arteta, no player has featured more across all competitions, and his contribution of 53 goal involvements (30 goals, 23 assists) is bettered only by Bukayo Saka.
At 5ft 8in, Trossard might not be the tallest — but his influence continues to stand tall among Arsenal’s stars.
Arsenal’s Winning Formula Looks Unstoppable
As the full-time whistle blew at Turf Moor, it was clear Arsenal had once again ticked every box.
The goals, the discipline, the clean sheet — all part of a title-winning formula.
They’ve become a side that can grind, press, and dominate in equal measure.
And with rivals dropping points, Arteta’s men are beginning to look like the team to beat in this season’s Premier League title race.
If they keep this up, the rest of the league may soon be asking one simple question — how on earth do you stop Arsenal?