The Digest:
Arsenal extended their lead at the Premier League summit with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Burnley, showcasing their set-piece prowess and open-play threat. The win was orchestrated by a dominant Declan Rice and a sharp Viktor Gyokeres, reinforcing the Gunners' status as the team to catch.
Key Points:
- Arsenal beat Burnley 2-0 to go seven points clear at the top.
- Viktor Gyokeres opened the scoring from a Declan Rice corner.
- Rice doubled the lead, finishing a superb counter-attack.
- It was Arsenal's eighth set-piece goal in 10 league games.
- William Saliba started despite being a major pre-match doubt.
- Gabriel Magalhaes provided a superb assist for the first goal.
- The victory marked Arsenal's ninth consecutive win in all competitions.
Sources: Goal
