Arsenal Analysed: 5 reasons why we beat Burnley
Source: AFC Official Site
Published 8 hours ago
We made it nine wins in a row thanks to a 2-0 success at Burnley, moving us six points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice proved to be the difference on the scoresheet, but what were the other factors that led us to yet another victory, as well as a clean sheet?
Adrian Clarke has rewatched the action and dipped into the stats to highlight some of the standout moments and displays:
BLISTERING FIRST HALF
The damage was done during a near-unplayable period in the first half when Mikel Arteta’s side exerted total dominance and control. Manoeuvring the ball with pace and purpose, as well as moving themselves around the pitch with dynamism, Burnley had no answer, conceding twice.
Statistically we produced our eight best chances (according to xG) between the 14th and 38th minute of the contest, a spell where we scored both goals. During that scintillating 24-minute period, we accumulated 2.27 xG, a figure which dwarfs the 0.15 xG we had during the rest of the game at Turf Moor.