Arsenal comfortably beat Burnley 2-0, thanks to goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice, and here's how Mikel Arteta's players' performances rated at Turf Moor
Tom Canton Arsenal reporter and Neil Docking
17:25, 01 Nov 2025
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Arsenal were victorious against Burnley(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
Arsenal cruised to a 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor, further cementing their position at the top of the Premier League.
The Gunners drew first blood with a set piece masterclass, as Declan Rice's pinpoint delivery found Gabriel at the back post, who then teed up Viktor Gyokeres for an easy header into an open net.
Rice soon swapped his provider role for that of a scorer, nodding home a cross from Leandro Trossard after some nifty play by the Swedish striker. And while there were injury worries for Mikel Arteta, his team are seven points clear at the top of the table.
Here's how Football London rated the Arsenal team:
Arsenal starting XI:
David Raya of Arsenal
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David Raya has made clean sheets the norm at Arsenal(Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
David Raya – Had a quiet first half, with just a few goal kicks and passes to his teammates to deal with. Despite Burnley stepping up their game in the second half, he still had little to do. 6.
Jurrien Timber – Put in a solid defensive shift, winning several tackles and duels. His progressive passing and runs were also noteworthy. 7.
William Saliba – Any concerns about his fitness were put to rest as he started the match. He put in a stellar performance, bagging another clean sheet and pulling off a crucial last-ditch tackle in the second half. 7.
Gabriel – Scored the opener with a clever flick at the back post. His aerial prowess was on display as he cleared numerous Burnley crosses in the first half. 8.
Riccardo Calafiori – Once again, he was all over the pitch for the Gunners, but his link-up play with Leandro Trossard was particularly impressive. 7.
Martin Zubimendi – He delivered a stunning chipped pass to Trossard, who could have found the back of the net but failed to connect. His performance was impressive until he succumbed to what appeared to be cramp. 7.
Declan Rice
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Declan Rice scored Arsenal's second(Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Declan Rice – Teams may prepare weekly for Arsenal's set pieces, but how can you plan against Declan Rice's deliveries? Another one led to a goal. He then scored a beautifully executed header from Trossard's cross.
His overall game was simply sublime, showcasing some incredible technical skills. 9.
Eberechi Eze – His deflected shot that went wide of Dubravka's goal was his best opportunity in the first half as he primarily focused on build-up play. He was substituted in the second half after a relatively subdued game but played a crucial role in Arsenal's passing game. 6.
Bukayo Saka – He had a golden opportunity to double Arsenal's lead with a one-on-one, which Martin Dubravka managed to save. The Slovakian also saved a second attempt with a high hand. 7.
Viktor Gyokeres
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Viktor Gyokeres got on the scoresheet(Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Viktor Gyokeres – Scored the easiest goal of his career by nodding in Gabriel's brilliant reverse pass from Rice's corner. He also made a fantastic pass in the build-up to the second goal.
Despite being replaced at half-time after a blow to the face, he arguably had his best game. His absence was felt by Arsenal, hence his high score. 8.
Leandro Trossard – He was unlucky not to score when his shot was blocked on the line by Hartman and Tuanzebe, but he made up for it with a perfect cross for Rice's header. Despite a potential red card scare after appearing to kick out in frustration, it was one of his better performances. 8.
Substitutes:.
Mikel Merino – Replaced Viktor Gyokeres at half-time. A bit clumsy with a few mistakes, but managed to avoid any major consequences. 5.
Ethan Nwaneri – Came on for Eberechi Eze in the second half. Showed promise with a great spin and drive leading to a near-miss shot. 6.
Piero Hincapie – Took over from Riccardo Calafiori in the first half. Solid defensive performance. 6.
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Christian Norgaard – Subbed in for Martin Zubimendi late in the game. N/A.
Myles Lewis-Skelly - Replaced Trossard towards the end. N/A.