Arsenal moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League with a straightforward 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor as their mastery of set pieces again proved irresistible on Saturday.
Viktor Gyokeres opened the scoring in the 14th minute from yet another corner routine involving Declan Rice and Gabriel, with the Swede touching in from close range.
Arsenal were in cruise control in the 35th minute, this time from open play, as a sweeping counter-attack ended with Rice thumping a header past Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.
Burnley did not manage a goal attempt in the first half and while they offered more of a threat after the break, Arsenal eased to a seventh consecutive clean sheet in all competitions.
Arsenal have 25 points from 10 games with Bournemouth, who play on Sunday, second on 18. Burnley are 17th with 10 points.
Burnley vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League updates
- Gunners travel to Turf Moor top of the league | KO 15:00 GMT
- Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Calafiori, Saliba, Gabriel; Rice, Zubimendi, Eze; Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres
- Burnley XI: Dubravka, Walker, Tuanzebe, Esteve, Hartman, Cullen, Luis, Laurent, Ugochukwu, Anthony, Flemming
- GOAL! Viktor Gyokeres puts Arsenal in front from set-piece (Burnley 0-1 Arsenal, 14 min)
- GOAL! Declan Rice finishes off sweeping counterattack (Burnley 0-2 Arsenal, 35 min)
Burnley FC 0 - 2 Arsenal FC
Burnley vs Arsenal
17:52The second of the changes for Burnley sees Laurent replaced by Hannibal.
Burnley vs Arsenal
17:13Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Burnley. Two first-half goals from Gyokeres and Rice were all the Gunners needed to secure their fifth consecutive Premier League win, keeping another clean sheet in the process - Burnley didn’t register a shot on target, let alone a goal. The second half offered few clear-cut chances, though Burnley came close through Florentino. After a well-worked move saw the Clarets break into the box, his header went over Raya’s goal. Both sides had late opportunities to add a goal: Norgaard came close to scoring his first Arsenal goal, and Edwards hit the post from a free-kick - quite literally the last kick of the game. Most of the action came in the first half, reflected in the expected goals: Arsenal finished with 2.47 xG, generating just 0.10 in the second half. Burnley could only muster 0.42 xG, but their performance in matches like today isn’t what will define their season. The Clarets remain just above the relegation zone in 17th and will need to pick up points sooner rather than later. As mentioned, Arsenal sit seven points clear at the top of the table, nine ahead of Manchester City and ten above Liverpool. Next up, Burnley travel to a struggling West Ham side in what could be a crucial game in their fight for survival. Arsenal head to the Czech Republic for a UEFA Champions League clash with Slavia Prague, before a third straight away trip sees them visit high-flying Sunderland in the Premier League. That’s all from us this afternoon - until next time, goodbye!
Burnley vs Arsenal
17:00FULL-TIME: BURNLEY 0-2 ARSENAL
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16:59BURNLEY ALMOST SCORE WITH THE LAST KICK OF THE GAME! Edwards shapes to bend one with his left foot after a long wait, and he beats Raya, but it crashes into the post. How close was that?! The referee blows the whistle immediately after - it’s Arsenal who take the points.
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16:56Burnley may have the last word as Gabriel is booked for a foul on Hannibal, giving the Clarets a free-kick on the edge of the box.
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16:56Arsenal almost grab a third! Merino does excellently to flick the ball around the corner, just as he did during the week against Brighton, this time for Norgaard. The Dane shapes to bend one into the far corner with his right foot, but Dubravka reacts brilliantly to make his fifth save of the match!
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16:52Lewis-Skelly comes onto the pitch to make his 50th Arsenal appearance at just 19 years old. Trossard makes way.
Burnley vs Arsenal
16:52At least four minutes of added time will be played at the end of the second half.
Burnley vs Arsenal
16:52Bruun Larsen takes Burnley’s first corner of the match, but it’s hardly worth the wait. Rice clears at the near post, and it proves no threat whatsoever.
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16:51Hincapie chases down Florentino after slotting into left-back since his introduction. The Burnley midfielder does well to shield the ball out of play in the end.
Burnley vs Arsenal
16:51A couple of nice moments from Hannibal, who tries to slip in Larsen this time, but it clips the back of his heels as he runs through. When it’s not happening, it just isn’t.
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16:48Rice delivers a corner from the far side, which is finally touched by a Burnley shirt. Dubravka reacts well, punching it clear and removing the danger.
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16:44Cullen is replaced by Edwards as Parker throws the kitchen sink at it, potentially leaving Burnley exposed at the back.
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16:45Outstanding from Nwaneri! The substitute has been electric since his introduction, weaving elegantly past two or three defenders and finding space outside the box. His left-footed strike drifts narrowly wide of the left post, forcing Dubravka into a frantic scramble.
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16:42The Arsenal squad looks better equipped than ever to win something this season, having come up short in previous years. The substitutions they’ve made haven’t noticeably weakened the team in any area - and that’s extremely rare.
Burnley vs Arsenal
16:41Nwaneri drives through the centre after his introduction and feels Arsenal should have had a corner after the ball deflects off Esteve. However, the Burnley defender is left in some discomfort after Nwaneri’s follow-through.
Burnley vs Arsenal
16:38Arsenal make their fourth change of the half, with Norgaard coming on for Zubimendi to get some Premier League minutes.
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16:37Flemming has struggled against Arsenal’s two centre-backs and is replaced by Broja.
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16:36Hincapie also comes on after impressing in midweek against Brighton in the EFL Cup, with Calafiori making way.
Burnley vs Arsenal
16:35A double change for Arsenal sees Nwaneri come on to replace Eze, who has produced some nice moments this afternoon.
Burnley vs Arsenal
16:37BURNLEY COME CLOSE!!! A well-worked move from Burnley sees a ball drilled diagonally from the halfway line into the box, met expertly by Esteve, who guides it across goal. Florentino leaps but is always underneath it, and his header from close range goes over the bar. Laurent might have been better positioned just behind him, but it’s a let-off for Arsenal, who have finally been troubled this afternoon.
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16:33Changes are afoot for Arsenal as they look to see out this 2-0 lead.
Burnley vs Arsenal
16:34Hartman is finally given some space on the left as he looks to add to his four assists this season. Saka is there to block, but the ball spins high and causes a moment of unrest before Raya claims it.
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16:33Saliba and Timber combine brilliantly to double up on Bruun Larsen. The French centre-back keeps his eye on the ball as it enters the box, and Timber is there to sweep it away. It’s easy to underappreciate just how well the Gunners operate as a unit - it’s teamwork like this that could help see them over the line in the Premier League this season.
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16:31Saka is released through and pulls it back to Timber, who skies his effort over the bar - straight into the travelling Arsenal fans, who give him a rendition of his own chant. They seem confident the game is wrapped up, but Timber should be doing better from that position.
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16:31Eze glides past Esteve and earns a free-kick. Excellent play from the summer signing, who will be eager to add to his fine form - he’s been involved in eight goals in his last 13 Premier League appearances.
Burnley vs Arsenal
16:31Bruun Larsen injects some life into Burnley as he drives forward and shoots, but it doesn’t trouble Raya, who hasn’t had a save to make yet.
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16:31Burnley make their second change, with Bruun Larsen coming on to replace Ugochukwu.
Burnley vs Arsenal
16:31Tchanoua comes on to replace Anthony, who’s had a quiet afternoon. The substitute will be hoping to make an impact - he scored a goal of the season contender here in Burnley’s last home outing against Leeds.
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16:30Walker is afforded space down the right as Burnley enjoy a brighter spell on the ball, but the cross lacks quality and there aren’t enough bodies in the box. What have the hosts got to lose here? Throw more bodies forward!
Burnley vs Arsenal
16:29Walker is penalised for a foul on Calafiori, who goes down after an arm to the face. The Burnley fans urge him to get up, and just when it looks like he might need treatment, the Italian jumps back to his feet. A touch of gamesmanship, perhaps.
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16:27Arsenal launch the free-kick forward, and Trossard reads the flight of the ball better than the defender marking him. He takes it down, cuts onto his right, and tries to reverse it into the bottom left corner, but Dubravka is equal to it. The Belgian has had a strong game so far and will be eager to add his name to the scoresheet.
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16:19Flemming slides in on Gabriel after the Brazilian is crowded out by Burnley shirts. Kavanagh is right to show a yellow for the severity of the foul.
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16:17Burnley are hunting for their third straight Premier League win. The last time Parker managed that was in 2019 as Fulham boss, underlining just how tough it is for sides fighting for Premier League survival.
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16:14Ugochukwu goes down after a slight clip from Rice as Arsenal press the Burnley defence inside their own box. A rare moment of respite for Burnley, who really need to start chipping away at a currently formidable Arsenal side.
Burnley vs Arsenal
16:12Arsenal continue to probe behind the defence, with Trossard producing another moment of quality, clipping a ball towards right-back Timber, who had moved into the striker’s position. All it needed was a deft touch, but the Dutchman couldn’t quite reach it. Still, the Gunners are keeping the hosts honest.
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16:10Ugochukwu is penalised for a foul on Calafiori after driving into Arsenal’s third but being stopped by Rice. The Clarets will need a huge slice of quality to get themselves going in this second half.
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16:07Burnley get us going in the second half!
Burnley vs Arsenal
16:05A change at the break for the Gunners, with Merino coming on to replace the impressive Gyokeres. Hopefully it’s just for rest rather than an injury.
Burnley vs Arsenal
16:05The hosts are still without a single shot in this game, which means they’ve produced an expected goals figure of 0.00. There’s not much more they can do - Arsenal have simply been superior in every department so far. The Gunners, meanwhile, have created 2.37 expected goals, carving out four big chances and cruising through the first half, which has also seen them score their 12th set-piece goal of the Premier League season. Realistically, it could - and probably should - be more than 2-0. As the second half is about to get under way, Opta’s Live Win Probability model gives Arsenal almost a 96% chance of going on to win this match. The Clarets, on the other hand, are left with less than a 1% chance, underlining just how big a task it will be for the home side to turn things around.
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16:03Two minutes of added time will be played at the end of the first half.
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16:03Trossard controls a ball from Rice brilliantly on his chest and tries to skip past Walker, but the right-back has been a bright spot for Burnley, defending one-on-one superbly. The ball goes out for a goal-kick.
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16:03SAKA HAS TO SCORE!!! Arsenal are relentless – this time Saka gets on the end of a Gyokeres throughball, with only Dubravka to beat. He tries to slot it into the bottom-left corner with his stronger left foot, but it lacks the pace and precision we’re so used to seeing. A huge let-off for Burnley, and Arsenal will be hoping they don’t regret that missed opportunity.
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:58Arsenal in control at Turf Moor, leading 2-0 at the break. It has been total domination from the visitors, who had to be patient in the opening minutes as Burnley set out to frustrate the Gunners. But it only took 14 minutes for Arsenal to break the deadlock - and once again, it came from a corner, a situation they’ve mastered this season. Rice’s delivery was perfect, and their biggest aerial threat, Gabriel, bullied his way to the back post before slotting it across goal to Gyokeres, who headed home for his first league goal since September. A second goal felt inevitable, and Arsenal should have doubled their lead less than ten minutes later, but Saka squandered a one-on-one opportunity, his tame effort comfortably gathered by Dubravka. Arsenal continued to press and capitalised on a counter after Burnley committed numbers forward from a long throw. Gyokeres was again instrumental, demonstrating his passing ability to find Trossard, whose cross found Rice as Arsenal doubled their advantage. It’s been an outstanding performance so far from Arsenal, who are now well on their way to extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points.
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15:51HALF-TIME: BURNLEY 0-2 ARSENAL
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:48No real response from Burnley, who still haven’t had a shot in this match. The Gunners are on another level defensively at the moment, and they’re dominating at the top end of the pitch as well.
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:46Arsenal have won their last three Premier League games without conceding, last achieving four in a row between April and May 2014 - when Mikel Arteta started all four matches! They’re on course to equal that here this afternoon.
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:44Another top-class move from Arsenal, mixing up their corner routine with Saka going short before finding Zubimendi at the edge of the box. He dinks it over the Burnley defence, and Trossard gets a flick of his leg to it - but it’s just out of reach. A bit more and it’s 3-0. What can’t this team do?!
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:41Trossard gets the assist, as he so often does, and his cross is perfect. Rice meets it with his head without breaking stride. It’s all happening for Arsenal!
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:41GOOOOALLLLL!!!! 2-0!!!!!! RICE! What a goal from Arsenal! They’ve been criticised this season for lacking fluidity, but that was sublime. Gyokeres has been excellent so far, and his switch across the pitch perfectly highlights that. Trossard gets on the end of it, Burnley are completely stretched, and his clipped ball into the middle sees Rice throw himself at it - and it rockets past Dubravka! Arsenal sensational.
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:38Gyokeres has brought a commanding presence to Arsenal’s play today and is showing himself at his finest. Arteta will be very pleased with how his side are performing, but he’ll be desperate for a second goal to ease the pressure.
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:36BURNLEY HANG ON!!! Rice wins the ball in midfield and releases Eze, who quickly lays it off to Gyokeres. The goalscorer slips in Saka, who fires at Dubravka with his weaker foot, but the goalkeeper can only parry it as far as Gyokeres again. He selflessly lays it off to Trossard, whose shot is cleared off the line! It’s all happening here, and Arsenal are unfortunate not to have a second.
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15:34Flemming, who’s been fairly isolated in the opening half-hour, lets the ball roll across his body, and Zubimendi has to step in to stop him driving forward. Really smart play from the Burnley striker.
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:34Raya takes the resulting Arsenal free-kick, and the ball falls to Anthony, who is judged to have been fouled by Timber according to the man in the middle, Chris Kavanagh.
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:30Arsenal win another corner after Zubimendi’s lobbed ball across the pitch could only be put behind by Laurent. It’s the quality on the pass that puts Laurent under pressure, and that’s about all he could do.
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:30Eze plays a quick give-and-go and leaves Cullen for dead. As he latches back onto the ball, the Burnley skipper catches him with a late challenge - an easy yellow card for the referee.
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:30The Clarets have never won a Premier League match against a side starting the day top of the table in 12 attempts. It’s grim reading for the home fans, as Arsenal continue to dictate proceedings.
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:26Calafiori ventures forward once again, cutting inside the box and firing towards Dubravka’s goal, winning the visitors another corner. It’s all Arsenal here.
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:24The corner is threatening once more, with Arsenal getting contact on the ball inside the box, but the referee awards a goal-kick - though on second look, it probably should have been a corner. The Arsenal fans are on edge, greeting every set-piece with a chorus of “oooooohs.”
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:21Burnley haven’t scored more than once in any of their 18 Premier League games against Arsenal. They’ll need to change that if they’re going to turn this game on its head.
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15:18Gabriel is involved from a corner once again, this time as the provider. His flick back across goal is perfectly directed into Gyokeres’ path, and the Swede makes no mistake.
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:18GOOOOOAAAAALLLLL!!!! 1-0 ARSENAL!!!!! GYOKERES! Like clockwork, Arsenal strike from another set-piece! Rice delivers a perfect ball to the back post, Gabriel gets a touch to steer it back across goal, and Gyokeres is left unmarked to head home from close range. A huge goal for the Gunners!
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:17Calafiori wins the first corner of the game, and we know just how dangerous Arsenal have been from these set-piece situations this season.
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:17The pattern of the game is clear, just as many predicted: Arsenal dominating possession while Burnley have to endure long periods without the ball. That said, Parker’s side have been dealing with the threat reasonably well so far.
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:17The Clarets are holding their shape well, cutting off any route to goal for the visitors. Rice tries to slip in Gyokeres, who makes a clever run, but Tuanzebe does well to shepherd the ball out for a throw.
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:13Walker shows the raw pace he still possesses at 35, drawing a foul from Calafiori. He stands over the free-kick on the right, but it only reaches Rice at the near post, who clears with ease.
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:12The Gunners are unbeaten in their last 11 visits to Turf Moor - an impressive run stretching back to a 2-1 defeat here in December 1973 under Bertie Mee.
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:09Trossard looks to lift a ball over the Burnley backline for the onrushing Calafiori, but it drifts out of play before the Italian can reach it. It’s unlikely to be the last time we see the left-back driving into advanced areas.
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:07Early Arsenal possession here, and they’ll need to be patient against a Burnley side that look to have set up with a back five.
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:06Burnley take their time over an early free-kick, drawing boos from the vocal away end packed with travelling Arsenal supporters. A huge challenge awaits the Clarets today, and we’ll see what they’re made of.
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:02A poignant Remembrance Day tribute and the sound of the Last Post echo around Turf Moor - and now, we’re under way!
Burnley vs Arsenal
15:01As the players make their way onto the pitch, let’s take a quick look at Opta’s Live Win Probability model. Mikel Arteta’s men head into this one as clear favourites, looking to make it nine straight wins in all competitions and strengthen their grip on top spot in the league. Burnley, meanwhile, face an uphill battle - they’re given just a 13.4% chance of victory, with a draw rated at 16.6%.
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14:46Arsenal remain unchanged from their 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace last time out. Saliba passes a late fitness test to partner Gabriel at centre-back, while Trossard makes his 100th Premier League appearance for the Gunners. 15-year-old Dowman is named among the substitutes after earning his first senior start in the EFL Cup during midweek. Martinelli misses out after picking up an injury when he came off the bench in that game against Palace.
Burnley vs Arsenal
14:46Scott Parker makes just one change to the side that beat Wolves last weekend, with Laurent coming in for Bruun Larsen, who drops to the bench. Flemming keeps his place up front after his first-half brace helped them to victory, but Lyle Foster - who scored the winner in that game - is not in the squad at all. Hartman registered two assists last time out and now has four in as many appearances.
Burnley vs Arsenal
14:35ARSENAL SUBS: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White, Piero Hincapie, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Christian Norgaard, Ethan Nwaneri, Mikel Merino, Max Dowman.
Burnley vs Arsenal
14:35ARSENAL (4-3-3): David Raya; Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori; Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, Eberechi Eze; Leandro Trossard, Viktor Gyokeres, Bukayo Saka.
Burnley vs Arsenal
14:35BURNLEY SUBS: Max Weiss, Hjalmar Ekdal, Jacob Bruun Larsen, Lucas Pires, Marcus Edwards, Loum Tchaouna, Armando Broja, Hannibal Mejbri, Ashley Barnes.
Burnley vs Arsenal
14:35BURNLEY (4-2-3-1): Martin Dubravka; Kyle Walker, Axel Tuanzebe, Maxime Esteve, Quilindschy Hartman; Florentino, Josh Cullen; Jaidon Anthony, Josh Laurent, Lesley Ugochukwu; Zian Flemming.
Burnley vs Arsenal
14:30Premier League leaders Arsenal are chasing a fifth consecutive league victory and have the chance to open up a seven-point gap at the top, with their nearest rivals not in action until later. The Gunners were outstanding throughout October, boasting a perfect record without conceding a single goal, and you have to go back to 1973 for their last defeat at Turf Moor. Adding to their confidence, Arsenal have won 23 of their last 24 Premier League encounters against promoted sides - including each of the last 13 in succession.
Burnley vs Arsenal
14:30Burnley have recorded back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since April 2022, defeating fellow promoted side Leeds before a dramatic last-minute winner at Wolves moved them five points clear of the relegation zone. The Clarets have been particularly strong at Turf Moor, collecting seven of their 10 points on home soil and losing just once there all season - a narrow 1-0 defeat to Liverpool courtesy of Mohamed Salah’s late penalty. However, their record against today’s opponents is far less encouraging, with Burnley winning only one of their 18 Premier League meetings with Arsenal.
Burnley vs Arsenal
14:30Hello and welcome to live text commentary of this afternoon’s Premier League clash between Burnley and Arsenal!
Burnley v Arsenal team news: Ugochukwu shakes off knock to start for Clarets
13:50 , Jack RathbornBurnley XI: Dubravka, Walker, Tuanzebe, Esteve, Hartman, Cullen, Luis, Laurent, Ugochukwu, Anthony, Flemming
Subs: Weiss, Ekdal, Pires, Mejbri, Bruun Larsen, Edwards, Tchaouna, Broja, Barnes
Burnley v Arsenal team news: Saliba starts at Turf Moor
13:48 , Jack RathbornArsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Calafiori, Saliba, Gabriel; Rice, Zubimendi, Eze; Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres
Subs: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, White, Hincapie, Norgaard, Nwaneri, Merino, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman
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