Arsenal showcased a dominant performance at Turf Moor on Saturday, securing a commanding 5-0 victory against Burnley and climbing to the second position in the Premier League standings. The Gunners’ relentless attack, spearheaded by Bukayo Saka’s impressive brace, maintained their pursuit of league leaders Liverpool.
The first time @Arsenal have scored 5+ goals in back-to-back away matches 👏 #BURARS pic.twitter.com/IMxjraGmCj
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 17, 2024
The scoring spree began early as Martin Ødegaard netted a left-footed shot from outside the box in the fourth minute. Saka doubled the lead to 2-0 with a penalty in the 41st minute following a foul on Leandro Trossard. Saka continued his stellar performance, securing his second goal just two minutes into the second half with a powerful right-footed finish. Trossard and Kai Havertz added two more goals, sealing Arsenal’s fifth consecutive win in 2024.
Arsenal, now just two points behind Liverpool, showcased exceptional form with 21 goals in their last five games.
The @Arsenal attack is running rampant 💥 pic.twitter.com/oehdzYEtp1
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 17, 2024
Manager Mikel Arteta praised the team’s desire and momentum, emphasizing the belief in winning every game.
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Despite Burnley’s struggles, Arsenal missed several opportunities to further increase their lead. Trossard, in particular, had multiple chances, including a significant miss in the early stages.
Saka’s second goal, assisted by Ødegaard, highlighted the team’s cohesion, but his pursuit of a hat-trick was cut short when he was substituted in the 69th minute with a yellow card and the game firmly in Arsenal’s control.
Burnley’s manager, Vincent Kompany, experienced a challenging afternoon from the stands due to a touchline ban. The situation worsened when the match was temporarily halted in the 63rd minute as Aaron Ramsey suffered a knee injury following a tackle by Ødegaard.
In post-match comments, Kompany acknowledged Arsenal’s superiority, stating, “They were better than us.” Burnley’s woes continue as they remain in 19th place, level on points with the bottom club Sheffield United.
Arsenal’s stellar performance, combined with their recent goal-scoring spree, positions them as strong contenders in the Premier League race. With a confident mindset, they aim to maintain their momentum in upcoming fixtures.