Key Highlights
- Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League after beating Burnley 2-0.
- Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice scored for Arsenal in the match.
- The victory was marred by an injury to Viktor Gyokeres after 45 minutes.
- Arsenal have won nine consecutive games without conceding, their longest winning run since October 2018.
Arsenal’s Dominance Continues as They Beat Burnley in Premier League
On Saturday, November 1, 2025, Arsenal continued their impressive form by defeating Burnley 2-0 at Turf Moor. The victory not only extended the Gunners’ lead at the top of the Premier League but also marked a significant achievement for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Key Performances and Player Contributions
Viktor Gyokeres opened the scoring in the match, heading home from close range after Gabriel Magalhaes flicked the ball back into danger area from a corner. However, the game took a turn when Gyokeres was forced off at half-time with a muscular injury. Declan Rice stepped up to double Arsenal’s lead in the second half, delivering a brilliant cross-field pass that led to an easy header past Martin Dubravka.
According to Sky Sports, Paul Merson highlighted Arsenal’s dominance: “At the moment, Arsenal look unbeatable.
They defend so well. Apart from the free-kick that hit the post with the last kick, Burnley never looked like scoring.” The former Arsenal player also praised Rice’s performance, saying, “Everything that comes into the box is cleared. They head everything and they have two defenders that want to defend, and two full backs that want to stop crosses.”
Defensive Excellence and Recent Success
Arsenal’s defensive excellence was on full display as they secured a clean sheet in their 12th unbeaten run. The Gunners have scored eight goals from corners this season, more than any team has achieved in the first ten games of a Premier League campaign. Their ability to clear every threat into the box and their overall organization impressed pundits and fans alike.
Mikel Arteta was pleased with his side’s first-half display: “Very happy because Turf Moor is a really tough place to come. They’ve lost once in 18 months against Liverpool in the last kick of the game by a penalty, so that tells you the difficulty of that.” However, he acknowledged that the team dropped standards in the second half but remained satisfied with their defensive performance.
Implications for Arsenal’s Season
The victory over Burnley was part of Arsenal’s impressive run where they have won nine consecutive games without conceding. This is the club’s longest winning streak since October 2018 under Unai Emery. The Gunners are now seven points clear at the top of the table, a significant lead that could shape the rest of the season.
While Arsenal’s dominance continues, there were concerns raised by Merson about their performance after Gyokeres was forced off with an injury. “My only worry for Arsenal is they looked a completely different side when Viktor Gyokeres was forced off.
They were nowhere near the same team,” he stated. However, despite this setback, Arsenal maintained their focus and secured another comfortable afternoon at Turf Moor.
With their next fixtures including important matches against other top teams, Arsenal will look to continue their impressive form and maintain their position at the top of the Premier League table.
