Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on November 1, 2025, with first-half goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice. The win marks Arsenal's fifth consecutive league victory and extends their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points.
Arsenal dominated the first half against Burnley, taking the lead in the 14th minute when Declan Rice's deep corner was knocked back by Gabriel Magalhaes for Viktor Gyokeres to head in from close range. This was Gyokeres' fourth league goal of the season and highlighted Arsenal's set-piece prowess, with 12 of their 16 Premier League goals this term coming from such situations.
Ten minutes before halftime, Arsenal doubled their advantage in the 35th minute. After clearing a Burnley long throw, Gyokeres delivered a cross-field pass to Leandro Trossard, who stood up a delivery for Rice to head powerfully into the net. Rice's influence was evident throughout, contributing to both goals and showcasing his all-action performance in midfield.
The second half was quieter, with Arsenal managing the game effectively despite Gyokeres not returning due to a muscular injury. Burnley ramped up pressure but failed to register a shot on target in the first half, and their efforts were limited, with Martin Dubravka making key saves for the hosts. Substitute Christian Norgaard was denied late, and Marcus Edwards hit the post with a free-kick.
Mikel Arteta praised his team's first-half display: "The first half was exceptional, we scored two goals and gave nothing away." He noted Gyokeres' strong performance before the injury: "The first half was one of the best he has played with us. He felt something muscular so we have to wait to learn the extent of that." Burnley manager Scott Parker acknowledged the challenge: "We started the game very well today. We conceded a goal and the body language looked stunned... The second half performance was a pleasing factor."
The result leaves Arsenal with nine consecutive wins across all competitions and seven straight clean sheets, their longest such run since 1999. Burnley sit 17th, four points above relegation, after narrow losses to Manchester United and Liverpool earlier this season.
