"We started the game exceptionally well. I think the first half is one of the best that we've played, scored two goals, generated another two or three big chances and conceded nothing. And that was a platform, because in the second half we dropped the standards, especially with the ball, and with our intentions to play more forward. But again, defensively, we were exceptional."
"I think it was one of the best games that he's played [for us]. Overall, his performance was exceptional, apart from the goal, and we had to take him off because he was feeling a little niggle, muscular. His high press, his positioning and his touches, his threading in behind, the way he linked play, the way he gets us from this situation to transition. He was in a really good moment. It's a shame that he felt something."
"Their half-time lead would have been more commanding but for two saves from goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka, who twice denied Bukayo Saka. Gyokeres, who struck the opener from a corner as Arteta's side also extended their league-leading set-piece goals tally this season, excluding penalties, to 12, was singled out by the Spaniard for special praise. But the Sweden striker could be doubtful for Tuesday's Champions League game in Prague after being replaced at half-time due to a muscle strain."
Arsenal dominated Burnley in the first half, scoring through Viktor Gyokeres from a corner and Declan Rice to lead 2-0 at half-time. Martin Dúbravka twice denied Bukayo Saka, preventing a larger margin. Arsenal recorded a ninth straight win in all competitions and a fifth league victory to extend their lead at the top. The side extended their league-leading set-piece goals tally, excluding penalties, to 12. Gyokeres received special praise for his pressing, positioning and link-up play but was substituted at half-time with a muscular niggle and may be doubtful for the Champions League trip to Prague. Burnley produced their first shot in the 73rd minute and had a stoppage-time free-kick hit the post.
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