Arsenal stretch winning run with assured performance at Burnley | OneFootball

Premier League momentum at Turf Moor

Burnley felt the weight of Arsenal’s relentless stride as the Premier League leaders marched to another assured victory at Turf Moor. Two first half strikes established control and Mikel Arteta’s side never looked likely to loosen their grip. The win extended a run of nine consecutive triumphs in all competitions and five straight in the league. A seven point cushion at the summit, even with rivals holding games in hand, tells its own story of authority and ambition.

Set piece mastery shaping title credentials

Burnley arrived with confidence after consecutive league wins, often stubborn opponents in front of their own fans, yet Arsenal applied early pressure with purpose and poise. No team has posted more goals from dead ball situations this campaign, a detail that reflects meticulous preparation on the training pitches at London Colney. It was fitting that the breakthrough came from a corner, Viktor Gyokeres reacting sharply in the six yard box to convert Declan Rice’s delivery. Burnley keeper Martin Dubravka then produced a strong one handed intervention to thwart Bukayo Saka, and Leandro Trossard’s crisp effort was hacked away on the line.

Dominance brought reward again before the interval when Rice climbed with conviction to head in Trossard’s deft chip. Turf Moor stood quiet, admiration mixed with resignation as Arsenal showcased a blend of physicality and precision.

Burnley effort without breakthrough

Burnley tried to respond after the restart, moving the ball with greater speed, Florentino Luis meeting a cross from close range only to direct his header over. Scott Parker’s side battled, yet Arsenal’s structure rarely wavered. William Saliba and Gabriel towered in the heart of defence, screening danger with authority while Jorginho and Martin Odegaard recycled play with confident touches.

Arsenal march on in title chase

Arteta spoke recently of “focus and standards” being the pillars of progress and his players embodied that mantra once more. Victory here means eight wins in ten Premier League outings for Arsenal, rhythm building, partnerships flourishing, belief deepening. Burnley remain seventeenth, four points clear of the relegation zone, competitive yet punished by opponents with sharper edges and loftier horizons.

A long season still stretches ahead, but Arsenal travel with a champion’s stride. Turf Moor, often a proving ground for true contenders, offered another reminder that this side carry intent and steel as well as flair. They left Lancashire with clarity of purpose intact, and momentum rolling like a team intent on making history.