Three points at Turf Moor is another victory that proves Arsenal are on the track for the championship. Not only do they have a strong attack, their defense is still as solid as a foundation.
The first set against Burnley was one of the best we have played in since the start of the season. Two goals, two or three big chances and not giving the opponent any shots on target" - Mikel Arteta shared after the match.
Arsenal maintained their leading position in the Premier League in the context of heavy losses in their attack force. Noni Madueke, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz are all absent due to injury. Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli also have physical problems and only Saka is eligible to play at Turf Moor.
Notably, Viktor Gyokeres had to leave the field after a minor injury, but before that, he had time to leave his mark on both of Arsenal's goals. The recent match proved that the Swedish star is truly a type of striker who makes opponents tired when running, struggles fiercely and constantly puts pressure.
Arsenal's first goal in the 14th minute came from a dead ball. At that time, Burnley players expressed concern about the corner kick. Declan Rice took a brand-name shot straight in front of the goal, Gabriel jumped high back into the ball and Gyokeres headed the ball right before the goal line. A neat, cool and standard goal.
Before he could return to his senses, Burnley suffered a second blow. This time, they were defeated right from their own dead ball situation. A long throw-in was blown off, Gyokeres accelerated and swung a perfect cross-court pass for Trossard. The Belgian player calmly stopped the ball, observed, and then gave it as if to place it for Rice to head into the net. Continued as scheduled by Arsenal.
If we had to choose the icon for Arsenal at the moment, it was Declan Rice. From stealing the ball, regulating, breaking pressing to encouraging his teammates, the English midfielder does everything with elegance. He is not only a box-to-box midfielder, at Rice he is also an image of spiritual leader, a person who transmits energy and confidence to the whole team.
Besides Rice, Leandro Trossard has become a fulcrum in experience. When the team gathered before the second half, it was the former Brighton striker who encouraged everyone: "We don't let loose our feet". This is a reminder for the whole team as the match is not over yet.
After Gyokeres left the pitch, Arsenal were a bit down as Mikel Merino could not replenish the muscle pressure of his senior. However, the defense still maintained a solid game. In the final minutes, when Burnley counterattacked from a corner kick by Arsenal, all 10 players in red and white rushed in at an unimaginable speed, as if running for the safety of the whole team.
Captain Mikel Arteta proudly shared: You see 10 people running a circuit for 80 meters. With such aspiration, focus and discipline, we will win many matches".
In addition, even Burnley's last-second shot made David Raya and his teammates celebrate as if they had blocked a goal on the goal line, which demonstrated the spirit of attaching importance to every defensive detail.
Arsenal left Turf Moor as they appeared with coldness and efficiency, leaving no space for doubt. The next trip to Prague in the Champions League, then Sunderland in the Premier League, is not a simple journey, but with the confidence and current form, the "Gunners" can confidently extend their winning streak.
