Viktor Gyokeres ended his five-match Premier League goals drought as Arsenal defeated Burnley 2-0 on Saturday evening at Turf Moor.The Sweden international last scored for the Gunners in August’s 3-0 triumph over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates.Against the Clarets, Gyokeres put an end to his poor scoring form by putting the North Londoners ahead in the 14th minute when Declan Rice delivered a perfectly placed corner to the back post, where Gabriel Magalhaes cushioned a clever volley into the path of Gyokeres. The Swedish striker made no mistake, tapping home from close range to end his Premier League goal drought.Arsenal’s control grew as the first half progressed. Leandro Trossard, making his 100th Premier League appearance, found Riccardo Calafiori in space, but the Italian’s effort was deflected behind.
Bukayo Saka later came close to doubling the lead after racing clear of Maxime Esteve, only to see his low strike saved by Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.The Gunners piled on the pressure as Burnley struggled to cope with their relentless attacking waves. Eberechi Eze and Gyokeres combined to set up Saka once more, but Dubravka denied him again before Trossard’s follow-up was cleared off the line.Burnley’s attempts to push forward left them exposed, and Arsenal punished them with a swift counterattack just before the interval. Saka’s headed clearance launched the move, with Gyokeres spreading play brilliantly to Trossard on the opposite flank.
The Belgian’s pinpoint cross found Rice, who powered his header beyond Dubravka to make it 2–0.After the break, Mikel Merino replaced Gyokeres, but Arsenal maintained their attacking rhythm. Trossard tested Dubravka with a low drive, while Saka’s tireless runs continued to stretch Burnley’s defence. Jurrien Timber later found himself in space but fired over the bar as Arsenal remained firmly in control.The result extended Arsenal’s impressive winning run and reinforced their reputation as one of the league’s most disciplined and dangerous sides from both set-pieces and fast transitions.
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