Arsenal extended their grip at the top of the Premier League with a composed 2–0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor, sealing a fifth straight league win.
The opening goal came in the 14th minute from a set-piece move that has become something of a trademark for the Gunners this season. Declan Rice floated in a corner that was flicked on by Gabriel at the near post; Gyökeres was alert at the far side and nodded home from close range for his fourth league goal of the campaign. Burnley offered little response in that period, failing to get a shot on target in the first half.
Ten minutes before the break, Arsenal struck again. The visitors cleared a Burnley long throw and quickly transitioned into attack. Gyökeres delivered an excellent cross-field pass to Leandro Trossard, who whipped in a dangerous delivery. Rice timed his run to perfection and powered a header past Burnley’s goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka, doubling the lead.
The second half was quieter and less eventful. Burnley sought to gain momentum, but Arsenal’s defense remained resolute. Dúbravka made a few saves—most notably from Trossard—and Burnley barely threatened.
Their first real attempt came only in the 73rd minute through a header by Florentino Luis, which sailed over. Marcus Edwards nearly pulled one back late on, smashing a free-kick against the post in stoppage time, but Arsenal held firm.
Gyökeres did not return after half-time due to a muscular issue, according to manager Mikel Arteta. Even so, the Gunners never looked in danger of relinquishing control, securing a clean sheet and seeing out the game with composure.
With this result, Arsenal stretched their advantage at the summit to seven points. The victory also marked their seventh straight clean sheet across all competitions, underscoring the solidity that’s becoming a hallmark of this side.
The Gunners set yet another record this week — and surprisingly, it had nothing to do with teenage sensation Max Dowman.
While Dowman, aged 15 years and 302 days, became the youngest player to start for Arsenal in their 2–0 Carabao Cup victory over Brighton, the club achieved a more historic feat: they became the first English top-flight team ever to play at least six matches in a single month, winning all of them without conceding a goal, per Opta.
Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal have now won 12 of 14 games across all competitions, leading the Premier League by four points, unbeaten in the Champions League, and through to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
The win over Brighton capped a flawless October that underlined Arsenal’s defensive evolution, depth, and dominance — proof that their success extends well beyond one record-breaking teenager.